Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,952.76, 466,325.82 and 217,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 337,952.76, 466,325.82 and 217,104 is: 299,572.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,952.76 : 466,325.82 = 217,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,952.76/466,325.82 = 217,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,952.76x = 466,325.82 × 217,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,952.76x = 101,241,200,825.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,241,200,825.28/337,952.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,572.05
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