Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,591.36, 580,415.52 and 269,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 420,591.36, 580,415.52 and 269,688 is: 372,169.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,591.36 : 580,415.52 = 269,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,591.36/580,415.52 = 269,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,591.36x = 580,415.52 × 269,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,591.36x = 156,531,100,757.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,531,100,757.76/420,591.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,169.08
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