Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,487.40, 623,231.10 and 257,893.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 415,487.40, 623,231.10 and 257,893.80 is: 386,840.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
415,487.40 : 623,231.10 = 257,893.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
415,487.40/623,231.10 = 257,893.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
415,487.40x = 623,231.10 × 257,893.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
415,487.40x = 160,727,436,657.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,727,436,657.18/415,487.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,840.70
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