Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,847.44, 420,549.68 and 197,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 304,847.44, 420,549.68 and 197,452 is: 272,393.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,847.44 : 420,549.68 = 197,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,847.44/420,549.68 = 197,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,847.44x = 420,549.68 × 197,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,847.44x = 83,038,375,415.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,038,375,415.36/304,847.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,393.22
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