Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,120.74, 741,212.25 and 295,428.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 537,120.74, 741,212.25 and 295,428.02 is: 407,682.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,120.74 : 741,212.25 = 295,428.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,120.74/741,212.25 = 295,428.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,120.74x = 741,212.25 × 295,428.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,120.74x = 218,974,867,417.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,974,867,417.25/537,120.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,682.76
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