Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,448, 541,578.24 and 213,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392,448, 541,578.24 and 213,600 is: 294,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,448 : 541,578.24 = 213,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,448/541,578.24 = 213,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,448x = 541,578.24 × 213,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,448x = 115,681,112,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,681,112,064/392,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,768
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