Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,528.74, 730,856 and 314,627.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 529,528.74, 730,856 and 314,627.50 is: 434,249.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,528.74 : 730,856 = 314,627.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,528.74/730,856 = 314,627.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,528.74x = 730,856 × 314,627.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,528.74x = 229,947,396,140 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,947,396,140/529,528.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,249.13
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