Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,063.52, 437,241.04 and 264,048
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,063.52, 437,241.04 and 264,048 is: 395,299.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,063.52 : 437,241.04 = 264,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,063.52/437,241.04 = 264,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,063.52x = 437,241.04 × 264,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,063.52x = 115,452,622,129.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,452,622,129.92/292,063.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,299.70
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