Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,582.56, 544,524 and 213,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394,582.56, 544,524 and 213,294 is: 294,345.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,582.56 : 544,524 = 213,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,582.56/544,524 = 213,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,582.56x = 544,524 × 213,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,582.56x = 116,143,702,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,143,702,056/394,582.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,345.76
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