Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,741.24, 750,572.18 and 362,387.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 543,741.24, 750,572.18 and 362,387.00 is: 500,233.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,741.24 : 750,572.18 = 362,387.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,741.24/750,572.18 = 362,387.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,741.24x = 750,572.18 × 362,387.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,741.24x = 271,997,595,028.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,997,595,028.86/543,741.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,233.52
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