Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,661.76, 565,964 and 284,057.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 377,661.76, 565,964 and 284,057.92 is: 425,689.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,661.76 : 565,964 = 284,057.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,661.76/565,964 = 284,057.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,661.76x = 565,964 × 284,057.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,661.76x = 160,766,556,634.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,766,556,634.88/377,661.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,689.26
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