Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,817, 1,387,225.50 and 259,969
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924,817, 1,387,225.50 and 259,969 is: 389,953.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,817 : 1,387,225.50 = 259,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,817/1,387,225.50 = 259,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,817x = 1,387,225.50 × 259,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,817x = 360,635,626,009.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,635,626,009.50/924,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,953.50
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