Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,545.20, 558,378 and 398,545.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 398,545.20, 558,378 and 398,545.20 is: 558,378
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,545.20 : 558,378 = 398,545.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,545.20/558,378 = 398,545.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,545.20x = 558,378 × 398,545.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,545.20x = 222,538,871,685.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,538,871,685.60/398,545.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,378
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