Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,216, 722,294 and 351,072.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523,216, 722,294 and 351,072.32 is: 484,651.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,216 : 722,294 = 351,072.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,216/722,294 = 351,072.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,216x = 722,294 × 351,072.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,216x = 253,577,430,302.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,577,430,302.08/523,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,651.52
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