Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,364.52, 578,712.42 and 240,505
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419,364.52, 578,712.42 and 240,505 is: 331,890.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,364.52 : 578,712.42 = 240,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,364.52/578,712.42 = 240,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,364.52x = 578,712.42 × 240,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,364.52x = 139,183,230,572.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,183,230,572.10/419,364.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,890.81
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