Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,131.20, 801,600 and 365,248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534,131.20, 801,600 and 365,248 is: 548,147.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,131.20 : 801,600 = 365,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,131.20/801,600 = 365,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,131.20x = 801,600 × 365,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,131.20x = 292,782,796,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,782,796,800/534,131.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,147.72
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