Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,880.60, 470,129.70 and 278,859.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 313,880.60, 470,129.70 and 278,859.80 is: 417,675.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,880.60 : 470,129.70 = 278,859.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,880.60/470,129.70 = 278,859.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,880.60x = 470,129.70 × 278,859.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,880.60x = 131,100,274,116.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,100,274,116.06/313,880.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,675.62
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