Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,192.16, 862,764 and 338,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625,192.16, 862,764 and 338,720 is: 467,432.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,192.16 : 862,764 = 338,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,192.16/862,764 = 338,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,192.16x = 862,764 × 338,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,192.16x = 292,235,422,080 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,235,422,080/625,192.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,432.96
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