Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,046.40, 564,570.16 and 218,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 376,046.40, 564,570.16 and 218,388 is: 327,872.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,046.40 : 564,570.16 = 218,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,046.40/564,570.16 = 218,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,046.40x = 564,570.16 × 218,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,046.40x = 123,295,348,102.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,295,348,102.08/376,046.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,872.70
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