Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,256, 745,553.28 and 301,792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,256, 745,553.28 and 301,792 is: 416,472.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,256 : 745,553.28 = 301,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,256/745,553.28 = 301,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,256x = 745,553.28 × 301,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,256x = 225,002,015,477.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,002,015,477.76/540,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,472.96
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