Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,926.48, 728,529.60 and 298,480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527,926.48, 728,529.60 and 298,480 is: 411,897.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,926.48 : 728,529.60 = 298,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,926.48/728,529.60 = 298,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,926.48x = 728,529.60 × 298,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,926.48x = 217,451,515,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,451,515,008/527,926.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,897.34
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