Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,015.76, 603,693.72 and 236,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 403,015.76, 603,693.72 and 236,402 is: 354,116.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,015.76 : 603,693.72 = 236,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,015.76/603,693.72 = 236,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,015.76x = 603,693.72 × 236,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,015.76x = 142,714,402,795.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,714,402,795.44/403,015.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,116.18
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