Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,869.36, 735,324.36 and 303,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 532,869.36, 735,324.36 and 303,450 is: 418,740.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,869.36 : 735,324.36 = 303,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,869.36/735,324.36 = 303,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,869.36x = 735,324.36 × 303,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,869.36x = 223,134,177,042 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,134,177,042/532,869.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,740.87
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