Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,922.24, 577,924.80 and 282,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418,922.24, 577,924.80 and 282,912 is: 390,291.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,922.24 : 577,924.80 = 282,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,922.24/577,924.80 = 282,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,922.24x = 577,924.80 × 282,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,922.24x = 163,501,861,017.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,501,861,017.60/418,922.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,291.67
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