Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,252, 974,627.76 and 388,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 706,252, 974,627.76 and 388,300 is: 535,854
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,252 : 974,627.76 = 388,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,252/974,627.76 = 388,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,252x = 974,627.76 × 388,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,252x = 378,447,959,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,447,959,208/706,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,854
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