Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,638.35, 551,929.77 and 283,451.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 367,638.35, 551,929.77 and 283,451.99 is: 425,542.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,638.35 : 551,929.77 = 283,451.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,638.35/551,929.77 = 283,451.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,638.35x = 551,929.77 × 283,451.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,638.35x = 156,445,588,887.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,445,588,887.09/367,638.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,542.09
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