Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,524, 848,043.12 and 331,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,524, 848,043.12 and 331,900 is: 458,022
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,524 : 848,043.12 = 331,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,524/848,043.12 = 331,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,524x = 848,043.12 × 331,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,524x = 281,465,511,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,465,511,528/614,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,022
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