Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,427.36, 526,542.96 and 260,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381,427.36, 526,542.96 and 260,764 is: 359,972.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,427.36 : 526,542.96 = 260,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,427.36/526,542.96 = 260,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,427.36x = 526,542.96 × 260,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,427.36x = 137,303,448,421.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,303,448,421.44/381,427.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,972.73
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