Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,286.97, 969,149.10 and 379,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 702,286.97, 969,149.10 and 379,990 is: 524,382.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,286.97 : 969,149.10 = 379,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,286.97/969,149.10 = 379,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,286.97x = 969,149.10 × 379,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,286.97x = 368,266,966,509 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,266,966,509/702,286.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,382.46
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