Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,846.20, 532,458 and 211,415.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385,846.20, 532,458 and 211,415.22 is: 291,747.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,846.20 : 532,458 = 211,415.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,846.20/532,458 = 211,415.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,846.20x = 532,458 × 211,415.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,846.20x = 112,569,725,210.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,569,725,210.76/385,846.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,747.66
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