Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,877.97, 481,526.63 and 212,882.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,877.97, 481,526.63 and 212,882.78 is: 293,824.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,877.97 : 481,526.63 = 212,882.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,877.97/481,526.63 = 212,882.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,877.97x = 481,526.63 × 212,882.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,877.97x = 102,508,727,638.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,508,727,638.43/348,877.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,824.02
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