Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,821.36, 569,700 and 231,573.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 412,821.36, 569,700 and 231,573.60 is: 319,575.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,821.36 : 569,700 = 231,573.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,821.36/569,700 = 231,573.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,821.36x = 569,700 × 231,573.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,821.36x = 131,927,479,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,927,479,920/412,821.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,575.23
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