Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,601, 737,749.38 and 296,137
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 534,601, 737,749.38 and 296,137 is: 408,669.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,601 : 737,749.38 = 296,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,601/737,749.38 = 296,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,601x = 737,749.38 × 296,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,601x = 218,474,888,145.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,474,888,145.06/534,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,669.06
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