Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,362.28, 567,897.72 and 191,505
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378,362.28, 567,897.72 and 191,505 is: 287,436.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,362.28 : 567,897.72 = 191,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,362.28/567,897.72 = 191,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,362.28x = 567,897.72 × 191,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,362.28x = 108,755,252,868.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,755,252,868.60/378,362.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,436.83
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