Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,410, 745,379.02 and 379,301
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,410, 745,379.02 and 379,301 is: 523,163.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,410 : 745,379.02 = 379,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,410/745,379.02 = 379,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,410x = 745,379.02 × 379,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,410x = 282,723,007,665.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,723,007,665.02/540,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,163.91
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