Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,850, 1,387,275.06 and 260,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924,850, 1,387,275.06 and 260,002 is: 390,003.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,850 : 1,387,275.06 = 260,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,850/1,387,275.06 = 260,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,850x = 1,387,275.06 × 260,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,850x = 360,694,290,150.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,694,290,150.12/924,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,003.02
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