Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,509.44, 461,839.20 and 207,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 334,509.44, 461,839.20 and 207,320 is: 286,235.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,509.44 : 461,839.20 = 207,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,509.44/461,839.20 = 207,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,509.44x = 461,839.20 × 207,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,509.44x = 95,748,502,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,748,502,944/334,509.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,235.58
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