Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,825, 732,538.50 and 292,361
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530,825, 732,538.50 and 292,361 is: 403,458.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,825 : 732,538.50 = 292,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,825/732,538.50 = 292,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,825x = 732,538.50 × 292,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,825x = 214,165,688,398.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,165,688,398.50/530,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,458.18
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