Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,449.36, 599,530.28 and 253,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434,449.36, 599,530.28 and 253,150 is: 349,341.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,449.36 : 599,530.28 = 253,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,449.36/599,530.28 = 253,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,449.36x = 599,530.28 × 253,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,449.36x = 151,771,090,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,771,090,382/434,449.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,341.27
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