Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,458.88, 801,686.88 and 218,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534,458.88, 801,686.88 and 218,916 is: 328,373.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,458.88 : 801,686.88 = 218,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,458.88/801,686.88 = 218,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,458.88x = 801,686.88 × 218,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,458.88x = 175,502,085,022.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,502,085,022.08/534,458.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,373.41
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