Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,283.62, 432,425.44 and 209,896.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288,283.62, 432,425.44 and 209,896.68 is: 314,845.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,283.62 : 432,425.44 = 209,896.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,283.62/432,425.44 = 209,896.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,283.62x = 432,425.44 × 209,896.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,283.62x = 90,764,664,203.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,764,664,203.54/288,283.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,845.03
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