Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,840.40, 574,001.40 and 202,955.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 382,840.40, 574,001.40 and 202,955.60 is: 304,295.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,840.40 : 574,001.40 = 202,955.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,840.40/574,001.40 = 202,955.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,840.40x = 574,001.40 × 202,955.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,840.40x = 116,496,798,537.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,496,798,537.84/382,840.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,295.99
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