Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,866.70, 1,399,400.04 and 258,950.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 932,866.70, 1,399,400.04 and 258,950.84 is: 388,454.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,866.70 : 1,399,400.04 = 258,950.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,866.70/1,399,400.04 = 258,950.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,866.70x = 1,399,400.04 × 258,950.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,866.70x = 362,375,815,854.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 362,375,815,854.03/932,866.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,454.02
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