Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,967.59, 989,427.86 and 390,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 716,967.59, 989,427.86 and 390,290 is: 538,607.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,967.59 : 989,427.86 = 390,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,967.59/989,427.86 = 390,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,967.59x = 989,427.86 × 390,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,967.59x = 386,163,799,479.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,163,799,479.40/716,967.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,607.05
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