Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,566.28, 591,996.87 and 339,795
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 396,566.28, 591,996.87 and 339,795 is: 507,248.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,566.28 : 591,996.87 = 339,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,566.28/591,996.87 = 339,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,566.28x = 591,996.87 × 339,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,566.28x = 201,157,576,441.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,157,576,441.65/396,566.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,248.31
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