Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,400, 1,285,332 and 507,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 931,400, 1,285,332 and 507,464 is: 700,300.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,400 : 1,285,332 = 507,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,400/1,285,332 = 507,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,400x = 1,285,332 × 507,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,400x = 652,259,718,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,259,718,048/931,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,300.32
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