Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,063.84, 565,860 and 237,986.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 410,063.84, 565,860 and 237,986.80 is: 328,405.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,063.84 : 565,860 = 237,986.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,063.84/565,860 = 237,986.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,063.84x = 565,860 × 237,986.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,063.84x = 134,667,210,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,667,210,648/410,063.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,405.48
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