Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,280.32, 625,548.96 and 252,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,280.32, 625,548.96 and 252,072 is: 347,871.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,280.32 : 625,548.96 = 252,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,280.32/625,548.96 = 252,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,280.32x = 625,548.96 × 252,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,280.32x = 157,683,377,445.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,683,377,445.12/453,280.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,871.66
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