Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,409, 479,424.42 and 188,433
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347,409, 479,424.42 and 188,433 is: 260,037.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,409 : 479,424.42 = 188,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,409/479,424.42 = 188,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,409x = 479,424.42 × 188,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,409x = 90,339,381,733.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,339,381,733.86/347,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,037.54
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