Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,783.72, 569,593.86 and 231,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 412,783.72, 569,593.86 and 231,496 is: 319,437.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,783.72 : 569,593.86 = 231,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,783.72/569,593.86 = 231,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,783.72x = 569,593.86 × 231,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,783.72x = 131,858,700,214.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,858,700,214.56/412,783.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,437.74
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