Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,700, 951,786 and 387,900.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 689,700, 951,786 and 387,900.48 is: 535,302.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,700 : 951,786 = 387,900.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,700/951,786 = 387,900.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,700x = 951,786 × 387,900.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,700x = 369,198,246,257.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,198,246,257.28/689,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,302.66
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