Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,686.40, 961,502.40 and 394,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696,686.40, 961,502.40 and 394,848 is: 544,932.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696,686.40 : 961,502.40 = 394,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696,686.40/961,502.40 = 394,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696,686.40x = 961,502.40 × 394,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696,686.40x = 379,647,299,635.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,647,299,635.20/696,686.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,932.84
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