Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,403.04, 577,482.48 and 237,348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385,403.04, 577,482.48 and 237,348 is: 355,638.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,403.04 : 577,482.48 = 237,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,403.04/577,482.48 = 237,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,403.04x = 577,482.48 × 237,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,403.04x = 137,064,311,663.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,064,311,663.04/385,403.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,638.90
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