Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,952.16, 501,533.64 and 281,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 334,952.16, 501,533.64 and 281,808 is: 421,959.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,952.16 : 501,533.64 = 281,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,952.16/501,533.64 = 281,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,952.16x = 501,533.64 × 281,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,952.16x = 141,336,192,021.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,336,192,021.12/334,952.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,959.34
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