Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,950.72, 820,512.84 and 231,410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 546,950.72, 820,512.84 and 231,410 is: 347,151.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,950.72 : 820,512.84 = 231,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,950.72/820,512.84 = 231,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,950.72x = 820,512.84 × 231,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,950.72x = 189,874,876,304.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,874,876,304.40/546,950.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,151.71
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