Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,281.80, 598,964.70 and 295,305.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 400,281.80, 598,964.70 and 295,305.80 is: 441,883.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,281.80 : 598,964.70 = 295,305.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,281.80/598,964.70 = 295,305.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,281.80x = 598,964.70 × 295,305.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,281.80x = 176,877,749,905.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,877,749,905.26/400,281.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,883.07
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