Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,031.56, 488,320.65 and 210,681
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 354,031.56, 488,320.65 and 210,681 is: 290,595.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,031.56 : 488,320.65 = 210,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,031.56/488,320.65 = 210,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,031.56x = 488,320.65 × 210,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,031.56x = 102,879,882,862.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,879,882,862.65/354,031.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,595.23
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