Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,514, 950,238.42 and 386,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 688,514, 950,238.42 and 386,708 is: 533,707.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688,514 : 950,238.42 = 386,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688,514/950,238.42 = 386,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688,514x = 950,238.42 × 386,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688,514x = 367,464,798,921.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,464,798,921.36/688,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,707.08
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