Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,944.72, 432,829.56 and 235,826
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288,944.72, 432,829.56 and 235,826 is: 353,259.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,944.72 : 432,829.56 = 235,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,944.72/432,829.56 = 235,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,944.72x = 432,829.56 × 235,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,944.72x = 102,072,463,816.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,072,463,816.56/288,944.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,259.49
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