Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,040.72, 822,527.64 and 215,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 548,040.72, 822,527.64 and 215,850 is: 323,958.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,040.72 : 822,527.64 = 215,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,040.72/822,527.64 = 215,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,040.72x = 822,527.64 × 215,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,040.72x = 177,542,591,094 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,542,591,094/548,040.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,958.76
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