Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,338.56, 509,727.71 and 214,324
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 369,338.56, 509,727.71 and 214,324 is: 295,790.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,338.56 : 509,727.71 = 214,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,338.56/509,727.71 = 214,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,338.56x = 509,727.71 × 214,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,338.56x = 109,246,881,718.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,246,881,718.04/369,338.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,790.62
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