Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,308.08, 601,912.89 and 232,920
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 401,308.08, 601,912.89 and 232,920 is: 349,351.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,308.08 : 601,912.89 = 232,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,308.08/601,912.89 = 232,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,308.08x = 601,912.89 × 232,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,308.08x = 140,197,550,338.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,197,550,338.80/401,308.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,351.43
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