Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,178.18, 624,746.66 and 376,743
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417,178.18, 624,746.66 and 376,743 is: 564,192.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,178.18 : 624,746.66 = 376,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,178.18/624,746.66 = 376,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,178.18x = 624,746.66 × 376,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,178.18x = 235,368,930,104.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,368,930,104.26/417,178.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,192.81
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