Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,282.36, 555,249.42 and 232,491.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402,282.36, 555,249.42 and 232,491.96 is: 320,896.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,282.36 : 555,249.42 = 232,491.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,282.36/555,249.42 = 232,491.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,282.36x = 555,249.42 × 232,491.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,282.36x = 129,091,025,944.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,091,025,944.66/402,282.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,896.56
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