Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,585.60, 341,720 and 244,585.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244,585.60, 341,720 and 244,585.60 is: 341,720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,585.60 : 341,720 = 244,585.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,585.60/341,720 = 244,585.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,585.60x = 341,720 × 244,585.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,585.60x = 83,579,791,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,579,791,232/244,585.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,720
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