Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,149.48, 473,134.50 and 295,320.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,149.48, 473,134.50 and 295,320.60 is: 407,188.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,149.48 : 473,134.50 = 295,320.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,149.48/473,134.50 = 295,320.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,149.48x = 473,134.50 × 295,320.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,149.48x = 139,726,364,420.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,726,364,420.70/343,149.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,188.04
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