Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,389.42, 568,915.65 and 201,859.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 379,389.42, 568,915.65 and 201,859.02 is: 302,698.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,389.42 : 568,915.65 = 201,859.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,389.42/568,915.65 = 201,859.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,389.42x = 568,915.65 × 201,859.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,389.42x = 114,840,755,571.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,840,755,571.66/379,389.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,698.89
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