Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,279.12, 566,710.20 and 339,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378,279.12, 566,710.20 and 339,330 is: 508,359.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,279.12 : 566,710.20 = 339,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,279.12/566,710.20 = 339,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,279.12x = 566,710.20 × 339,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,279.12x = 192,301,772,166.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,301,772,166.00/378,279.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,359.47
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