Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,380.48, 573,732 and 204,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 382,380.48, 573,732 and 204,840 is: 307,346.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,380.48 : 573,732 = 204,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,380.48/573,732 = 204,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,380.48x = 573,732 × 204,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,380.48x = 117,523,262,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,523,262,880/382,380.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,346.40
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