Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,464.88, 536,232 and 303,609.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 388,464.88, 536,232 and 303,609.28 is: 419,098.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,464.88 : 536,232 = 303,609.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,464.88/536,232 = 303,609.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,464.88x = 536,232 × 303,609.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,464.88x = 162,805,011,432.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,805,011,432.96/388,464.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,098.40
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