Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,266.50, 719,342.91 and 294,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 521,266.50, 719,342.91 and 294,912 is: 406,975.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,266.50 : 719,342.91 = 294,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,266.50/719,342.91 = 294,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,266.50x = 719,342.91 × 294,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,266.50x = 212,142,856,273.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,142,856,273.92/521,266.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,975.81
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