Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,524.23, 730,849.79 and 314,623.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 529,524.23, 730,849.79 and 314,623.00 is: 434,242.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,524.23 : 730,849.79 = 314,623.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,524.23/730,849.79 = 314,623.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,524.23x = 730,849.79 × 314,623.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,524.23x = 229,942,148,251.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,942,148,251.81/529,524.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,242.92
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