Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,756, 954,637.86 and 389,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 691,756, 954,637.86 and 389,950 is: 538,139.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,756 : 954,637.86 = 389,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,756/954,637.86 = 389,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,756x = 954,637.86 × 389,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,756x = 372,261,033,507 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,261,033,507/691,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,139.22
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