Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,748.72, 583,398 and 241,484.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,748.72, 583,398 and 241,484.58 is: 333,251.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,748.72 : 583,398 = 241,484.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,748.72/583,398 = 241,484.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,748.72x = 583,398 × 241,484.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,748.72x = 140,881,621,002.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,881,621,002.84/422,748.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,251.44
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