Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,754.24, 735,223.28 and 306,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532,754.24, 735,223.28 and 306,400 is: 422,844.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,754.24 : 735,223.28 = 306,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,754.24/735,223.28 = 306,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,754.24x = 735,223.28 × 306,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,754.24x = 225,272,412,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,272,412,992/532,754.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,844.90
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