Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,526.80, 725,227.68 and 299,172
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 525,526.80, 725,227.68 and 299,172 is: 412,857.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,526.80 : 725,227.68 = 299,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,526.80/725,227.68 = 299,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,526.80x = 725,227.68 × 299,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,526.80x = 216,967,815,480.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,967,815,480.96/525,526.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,857.76
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