Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,377.16, 500,084 and 211,445
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362,377.16, 500,084 and 211,445 is: 291,796.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,377.16 : 500,084 = 211,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,377.16/500,084 = 211,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,377.16x = 500,084 × 211,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,377.16x = 105,740,261,380 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,740,261,380/362,377.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,796.15
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