Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,664, 725,416.32 and 287,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 525,664, 725,416.32 and 287,200 is: 396,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,664 : 725,416.32 = 287,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,664/725,416.32 = 287,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,664x = 725,416.32 × 287,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,664x = 208,339,567,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,339,567,104/525,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,336
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