Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,529, 441,793.50 and 72,913
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,529, 441,793.50 and 72,913 is: 109,369.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,529 : 441,793.50 = 72,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,529/441,793.50 = 72,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,529x = 441,793.50 × 72,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,529x = 32,212,489,465.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,212,489,465.50/294,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,369.50
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