Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,484.29, 546,283.18 and 257,898.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 364,484.29, 546,283.18 and 257,898.96 is: 386,534.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,484.29 : 546,283.18 = 257,898.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,484.29/546,283.18 = 257,898.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,484.29x = 546,283.18 × 257,898.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,484.29x = 140,885,863,987.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,885,863,987.49/364,484.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,534.81
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