Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,128.72, 906,837 and 355,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657,128.72, 906,837 and 355,322 is: 490,344.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,128.72 : 906,837 = 355,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,128.72/906,837 = 355,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,128.72x = 906,837 × 355,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,128.72x = 322,219,136,514 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,219,136,514/657,128.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,344.02
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