Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,534.24, 1,345,267.80 and 364,470
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 897,534.24, 1,345,267.80 and 364,470 is: 546,285.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,534.24 : 1,345,267.80 = 364,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,534.24/1,345,267.80 = 364,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,534.24x = 1,345,267.80 × 364,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,534.24x = 490,309,755,066 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 490,309,755,066/897,534.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,285.29
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