Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,219.52, 527,481.64 and 212,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 382,219.52, 527,481.64 and 212,450 is: 293,191.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,219.52 : 527,481.64 = 212,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,219.52/527,481.64 = 212,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,219.52x = 527,481.64 × 212,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,219.52x = 112,063,474,418 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,063,474,418/382,219.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,191.40
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