Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,000, 1,192,320 and 506,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 864,000, 1,192,320 and 506,304 is: 698,699.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864,000 : 1,192,320 = 506,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864,000/1,192,320 = 506,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864,000x = 1,192,320 × 506,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864,000x = 603,676,385,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,676,385,280/864,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,699.52
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