Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,415.08, 585,228.96 and 296,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,415.08, 585,228.96 and 296,724 is: 444,786.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,415.08 : 585,228.96 = 296,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,415.08/585,228.96 = 296,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,415.08x = 585,228.96 × 296,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,415.08x = 173,651,477,927.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,651,477,927.04/390,415.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,786.81
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