Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,224.88, 731,431.50 and 315,212
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530,224.88, 731,431.50 and 315,212 is: 434,826.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,224.88 : 731,431.50 = 315,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,224.88/731,431.50 = 315,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,224.88x = 731,431.50 × 315,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,224.88x = 230,555,985,978 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,555,985,978/530,224.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,826.80
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