Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,710.68, 579,368.70 and 249,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419,710.68, 579,368.70 and 249,912 is: 344,978.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,710.68 : 579,368.70 = 249,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,710.68/579,368.70 = 249,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,710.68x = 579,368.70 × 249,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,710.68x = 144,791,190,554.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,791,190,554.40/419,710.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,978.57
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