Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,061.24, 542,884.50 and 341,187
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362,061.24, 542,884.50 and 341,187 is: 511,585.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,061.24 : 542,884.50 = 341,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,061.24/542,884.50 = 341,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,061.24x = 542,884.50 × 341,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,061.24x = 185,225,133,901.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,225,133,901.50/362,061.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,585.10
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