Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533,738.46, 736,558.21 and 292,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533,738.46, 736,558.21 and 292,022 is: 402,989.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,738.46 : 736,558.21 = 292,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,738.46/736,558.21 = 292,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,738.46x = 736,558.21 × 292,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,738.46x = 215,091,200,140.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,091,200,140.51/533,738.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,989.89
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