Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,400, 963,792 and 380,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 698,400, 963,792 and 380,448 is: 525,018.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,400 : 963,792 = 380,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,400/963,792 = 380,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,400x = 963,792 × 380,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,400x = 366,672,738,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,672,738,816/698,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,018.24
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