Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,558.40, 580,985.92 and 345,568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 387,558.40, 580,985.92 and 345,568 is: 518,038.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,558.40 : 580,985.92 = 345,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,558.40/580,985.92 = 345,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,558.40x = 580,985.92 × 345,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,558.40x = 200,770,142,402.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,770,142,402.56/387,558.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,038.42
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