Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,134.42, 797,508.54 and 216,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532,134.42, 797,508.54 and 216,222 is: 324,051.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,134.42 : 797,508.54 = 216,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,134.42/797,508.54 = 216,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,134.42x = 797,508.54 × 216,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,134.42x = 172,438,891,535.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,438,891,535.88/532,134.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,051.38
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