Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,642.32, 794,419.74 and 245,274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 529,642.32, 794,419.74 and 245,274 is: 367,890.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,642.32 : 794,419.74 = 245,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,642.32/794,419.74 = 245,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,642.32x = 794,419.74 × 245,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,642.32x = 194,850,507,308.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,850,507,308.76/529,642.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,890.74
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