Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,007.55, 810,519.80 and 273,959
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,007.55, 810,519.80 and 273,959 is: 411,196.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,007.55 : 810,519.80 = 273,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,007.55/810,519.80 = 273,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,007.55x = 810,519.80 × 273,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,007.55x = 222,049,193,888.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,049,193,888.20/540,007.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,196.46
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