Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,760.24, 735,231.56 and 306,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532,760.24, 735,231.56 and 306,406 is: 422,853.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,760.24 : 735,231.56 = 306,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,760.24/735,231.56 = 306,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,760.24x = 735,231.56 × 306,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,760.24x = 225,279,361,373.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,279,361,373.36/532,760.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,853.18
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