Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,415.36, 755,404.32 and 308,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547,415.36, 755,404.32 and 308,936 is: 426,315.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,415.36 : 755,404.32 = 308,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,415.36/755,404.32 = 308,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,415.36x = 755,404.32 × 308,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,415.36x = 233,371,589,003.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,371,589,003.52/547,415.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,315.38
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