Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,765.46, 724,047.84 and 295,278
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 524,765.46, 724,047.84 and 295,278 is: 407,411.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,765.46 : 724,047.84 = 295,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,765.46/724,047.84 = 295,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,765.46x = 724,047.84 × 295,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,765.46x = 213,795,398,099.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,795,398,099.52/524,765.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,411.34
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