Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,828.68, 460,661.78 and 212,956.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333,828.68, 460,661.78 and 212,956.99 is: 293,866.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,828.68 : 460,661.78 = 212,956.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,828.68/460,661.78 = 212,956.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,828.68x = 460,661.78 × 212,956.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,828.68x = 98,101,145,256.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,101,145,256.63/333,828.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,866.74
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