Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,986.44, 592,560.70 and 342,861.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 395,986.44, 592,560.70 and 342,861.68 is: 513,063.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,986.44 : 592,560.70 = 342,861.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,986.44/592,560.70 = 342,861.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,986.44x = 592,560.70 × 342,861.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,986.44x = 203,166,357,103.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,166,357,103.98/395,986.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,063.92
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