Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,542.18, 886,713.46 and 356,067.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 642,542.18, 886,713.46 and 356,067.05 is: 491,375.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642,542.18 : 886,713.46 = 356,067.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642,542.18/886,713.46 = 356,067.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642,542.18x = 886,713.46 × 356,067.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642,542.18x = 315,729,445,897.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,729,445,897.49/642,542.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,375.44
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