Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,678, 523,206 and 269,946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,678, 523,206 and 269,946 is: 405,065.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,678 : 523,206 = 269,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,678/523,206 = 269,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,678x = 523,206 × 269,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,678x = 141,237,366,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,237,366,876/348,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,065.32
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