Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,765.77, 530,205.74 and 278,589
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 353,765.77, 530,205.74 and 278,589 is: 417,534.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,765.77 : 530,205.74 = 278,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,765.77/530,205.74 = 278,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,765.77x = 530,205.74 × 278,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,765.77x = 147,709,486,900.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,709,486,900.86/353,765.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,534.71
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