Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,884.84, 722,731.14 and 354,057
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523,884.84, 722,731.14 and 354,057 is: 488,443.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,884.84 : 722,731.14 = 354,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,884.84/722,731.14 = 354,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,884.84x = 722,731.14 × 354,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,884.84x = 255,888,019,234.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,888,019,234.98/523,884.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,443.26
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