Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,325.68, 506,085.96 and 257,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338,325.68, 506,085.96 and 257,754 is: 385,562.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,325.68 : 506,085.96 = 257,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,325.68/506,085.96 = 257,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,325.68x = 506,085.96 × 257,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,325.68x = 130,445,680,533.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,445,680,533.84/338,325.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,562.46
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