Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,301.17, 886,470 and 370,315.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 642,301.17, 886,470 and 370,315.80 is: 511,090.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,301.17 : 886,470 = 370,315.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,301.17/886,470 = 370,315.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,301.17x = 886,470 × 370,315.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,301.17x = 328,273,847,226 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,273,847,226/642,301.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,090.22
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