Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,574.56, 544,512.96 and 213,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394,574.56, 544,512.96 and 213,286 is: 294,334.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,574.56 : 544,512.96 = 213,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,574.56/544,512.96 = 213,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,574.56x = 544,512.96 × 213,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,574.56x = 116,136,991,186.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,136,991,186.56/394,574.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,334.72
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