Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,894.62, 531,740.46 and 214,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 354,894.62, 531,740.46 and 214,358 is: 321,173.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,894.62 : 531,740.46 = 214,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,894.62/531,740.46 = 214,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,894.62x = 531,740.46 × 214,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,894.62x = 113,982,821,524.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,982,821,524.68/354,894.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,173.71
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