Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,561.52, 566,553.24 and 231,702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 410,561.52, 566,553.24 and 231,702 is: 319,736.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,561.52 : 566,553.24 = 231,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,561.52/566,553.24 = 231,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,561.52x = 566,553.24 × 231,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,561.52x = 131,271,518,814.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,271,518,814.48/410,561.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,736.54
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