Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,437.74, 641,264.74 and 350,708.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 429,437.74, 641,264.74 and 350,708.14 is: 523,700.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,437.74 : 641,264.74 = 350,708.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,437.74/641,264.74 = 350,708.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,437.74x = 641,264.74 × 350,708.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,437.74x = 224,896,764,212.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,896,764,212.98/429,437.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,700.51
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