Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,206.24, 617,158.40 and 243,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 447,206.24, 617,158.40 and 243,272 is: 335,722.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
447,206.24 : 617,158.40 = 243,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
447,206.24/617,158.40 = 243,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
447,206.24x = 617,158.40 × 243,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
447,206.24x = 150,137,358,284.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,137,358,284.80/447,206.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,722.86
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