Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,427.40, 561,641.10 and 232,709.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 374,427.40, 561,641.10 and 232,709.80 is: 349,064.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,427.40 : 561,641.10 = 232,709.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,427.40/561,641.10 = 232,709.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,427.40x = 561,641.10 × 232,709.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,427.40x = 130,699,388,052.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,699,388,052.78/374,427.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,064.70
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