Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,844.16, 754,644 and 305,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 546,844.16, 754,644 and 305,112 is: 421,054.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,844.16 : 754,644 = 305,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,844.16/754,644 = 305,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,844.16x = 754,644 × 305,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,844.16x = 230,250,940,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,250,940,128/546,844.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,054.04
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