Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,272.44, 722,215.50 and 296,939
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523,272.44, 722,215.50 and 296,939 is: 409,832.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,272.44 : 722,215.50 = 296,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,272.44/722,215.50 = 296,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,272.44x = 722,215.50 × 296,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,272.44x = 214,453,948,354.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,453,948,354.50/523,272.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,832.30
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