Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,204.48, 956,610 and 387,261
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693,204.48, 956,610 and 387,261 is: 534,413.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,204.48 : 956,610 = 387,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,204.48/956,610 = 387,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,204.48x = 956,610 × 387,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,204.48x = 370,457,745,210 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,457,745,210/693,204.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,413.37
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