Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,614.62, 800,463.55 and 154,541
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533,614.62, 800,463.55 and 154,541 is: 231,823.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,614.62 : 800,463.55 = 154,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,614.62/800,463.55 = 154,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,614.62x = 800,463.55 × 154,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,614.62x = 123,704,437,480.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,704,437,480.55/533,614.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,823.55
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