Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,836.68, 589,513.28 and 215,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392,836.68, 589,513.28 and 215,468 is: 323,343.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,836.68 : 589,513.28 = 215,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,836.68/589,513.28 = 215,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,836.68x = 589,513.28 × 215,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,836.68x = 127,021,247,415.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,021,247,415.04/392,836.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 323,343.65
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