Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,121, 582,527.04 and 243,273
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,121, 582,527.04 and 243,273 is: 335,716.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,121 : 582,527.04 = 243,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,121/582,527.04 = 243,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,121x = 582,527.04 × 243,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,121x = 141,713,100,601.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,713,100,601.92/422,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,716.77
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