Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,726.40, 421,864 and 301,726.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,726.40, 421,864 and 301,726.40 is: 421,864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,726.40 : 421,864 = 301,726.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,726.40/421,864 = 301,726.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,726.40x = 421,864 × 301,726.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,726.40x = 127,287,506,009.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,287,506,009.60/301,726.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,864
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