Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,886.48, 438,876 and 210,548.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 317,886.48, 438,876 and 210,548.52 is: 290,684.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,886.48 : 438,876 = 210,548.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,886.48/438,876 = 210,548.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,886.48x = 438,876 × 210,548.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,886.48x = 92,404,692,263.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,404,692,263.52/317,886.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,684.56
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