Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,524, 852,183.12 and 334,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 617,524, 852,183.12 and 334,900 is: 462,162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617,524 : 852,183.12 = 334,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617,524/852,183.12 = 334,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617,524x = 852,183.12 × 334,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617,524x = 285,396,126,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,396,126,888/617,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,162
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