Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,400.80, 734,420 and 523,400.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523,400.80, 734,420 and 523,400.80 is: 734,420
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,400.80 : 734,420 = 523,400.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,400.80/734,420 = 523,400.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,400.80x = 734,420 × 523,400.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,400.80x = 384,396,015,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,396,015,536/523,400.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,420
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