Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,415.67, 443,463.83 and 253,221
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321,415.67, 443,463.83 and 253,221 is: 349,374.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,415.67 : 443,463.83 = 253,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,415.67/443,463.83 = 253,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,415.67x = 443,463.83 × 253,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,415.67x = 112,294,353,230.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,294,353,230.33/321,415.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,374.24
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