Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,722.24, 962,299 and 342,147
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641,722.24, 962,299 and 342,147 is: 513,068.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,722.24 : 962,299 = 342,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,722.24/962,299 = 342,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,722.24x = 962,299 × 342,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,722.24x = 329,247,715,953 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,247,715,953/641,722.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,068.89
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