Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,096, 752,244 and 306,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 545,096, 752,244 and 306,632 is: 423,158.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,096 : 752,244 = 306,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,096/752,244 = 306,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,096x = 752,244 × 306,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,096x = 230,662,082,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,662,082,208/545,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,158.64
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