Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,833.32, 537,560.64 and 200,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,833.32, 537,560.64 and 200,582 is: 300,487.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,833.32 : 537,560.64 = 200,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,833.32/537,560.64 = 200,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,833.32x = 537,560.64 × 200,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,833.32x = 107,824,988,292.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,824,988,292.48/358,833.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,487.67
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