Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,568, 569,343.84 and 233,720
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 412,568, 569,343.84 and 233,720 is: 322,533.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,568 : 569,343.84 = 233,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,568/569,343.84 = 233,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,568x = 569,343.84 × 233,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,568x = 133,067,042,284.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,067,042,284.80/412,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,533.60
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