Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,304.72, 520,967.88 and 119,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347,304.72, 520,967.88 and 119,598 is: 179,400.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,304.72 : 520,967.88 = 119,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,304.72/520,967.88 = 119,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,304.72x = 520,967.88 × 119,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,304.72x = 62,306,716,512.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,306,716,512.24/347,304.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,400.72
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