Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,196.64, 498,455.10 and 217,929
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,196.64, 498,455.10 and 217,929 is: 300,744.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,196.64 : 498,455.10 = 217,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,196.64/498,455.10 = 217,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,196.64x = 498,455.10 × 217,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,196.64x = 108,627,821,487.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,627,821,487.90/361,196.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,744.27
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