Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,633.58, 597,770.28 and 114,259.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 398,633.58, 597,770.28 and 114,259.05 is: 171,336.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,633.58 : 597,770.28 = 114,259.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,633.58/597,770.28 = 114,259.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,633.58x = 597,770.28 × 114,259.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,633.58x = 68,300,664,311.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,300,664,311.03/398,633.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,336.96
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