Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,374.43, 550,200.06 and 278,295.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 399,374.43, 550,200.06 and 278,295.99 is: 383,395.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,374.43 : 550,200.06 = 278,295.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,374.43/550,200.06 = 278,295.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,374.43x = 550,200.06 × 278,295.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,374.43x = 153,118,470,395.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,118,470,395.76/399,374.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,395.78
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