Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,800.21, 799,227.99 and 266,470.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532,800.21, 799,227.99 and 266,470.74 is: 399,719.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,800.21 : 799,227.99 = 266,470.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,800.21/799,227.99 = 266,470.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,800.21x = 799,227.99 × 266,470.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,800.21x = 212,970,873,924.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,970,873,924.01/532,800.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,719.95
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