Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,929.12, 579,504 and 269,113.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 419,929.12, 579,504 and 269,113.60 is: 371,377.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,929.12 : 579,504 = 269,113.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,929.12/579,504 = 269,113.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,929.12x = 579,504 × 269,113.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,929.12x = 155,952,407,654.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,952,407,654.40/419,929.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,377.93
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