Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,473, 733,432.74 and 293,009
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531,473, 733,432.74 and 293,009 is: 404,352.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,473 : 733,432.74 = 293,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,473/733,432.74 = 293,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,473x = 733,432.74 × 293,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,473x = 214,902,393,714.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,902,393,714.66/531,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,352.42
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