Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,403.50, 719,369.52 and 291,927
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 521,403.50, 719,369.52 and 291,927 is: 402,765.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,403.50 : 719,369.52 = 291,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,403.50/719,369.52 = 291,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,403.50x = 719,369.52 × 291,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,403.50x = 210,003,385,865.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,003,385,865.04/521,403.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,765.59
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