Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,298.56, 578,566.88 and 240,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419,298.56, 578,566.88 and 240,416 is: 331,736.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,298.56 : 578,566.88 = 240,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,298.56/578,566.88 = 240,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,298.56x = 578,566.88 × 240,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,298.56x = 139,096,735,022.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,096,735,022.08/419,298.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,736.73
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