Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,421.80, 651,632.70 and 209,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434,421.80, 651,632.70 and 209,096 is: 313,644
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,421.80 : 651,632.70 = 209,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,421.80/651,632.70 = 209,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,421.80x = 651,632.70 × 209,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,421.80x = 136,253,791,039.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,253,791,039.20/434,421.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,644
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