Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,285.86, 533,099.10 and 216,520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 386,285.86, 533,099.10 and 216,520 is: 298,811.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,285.86 : 533,099.10 = 216,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,285.86/533,099.10 = 216,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,285.86x = 533,099.10 × 216,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,285.86x = 115,426,617,132 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,426,617,132/386,285.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,811.40
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