Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,538.64, 747,217.44 and 340,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 541,538.64, 747,217.44 and 340,218 is: 469,434.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,538.64 : 747,217.44 = 340,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,538.64/747,217.44 = 340,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,538.64x = 747,217.44 × 340,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,538.64x = 254,216,823,001.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,216,823,001.92/541,538.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,434.32
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