Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,575.20, 888,187.28 and 357,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 643,575.20, 888,187.28 and 357,188 is: 492,949.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,575.20 : 888,187.28 = 357,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,575.20/888,187.28 = 357,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,575.20x = 888,187.28 × 357,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,575.20x = 317,249,838,168.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,249,838,168.64/643,575.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,949.14
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