Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,743.70, 455,615.55 and 286,247.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,743.70, 455,615.55 and 286,247.70 is: 429,371.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,743.70 : 455,615.55 = 286,247.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,743.70/455,615.55 = 286,247.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,743.70x = 455,615.55 × 286,247.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,743.70x = 130,418,903,271.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,418,903,271.74/303,743.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,371.55
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