Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,787.84, 583,365.05 and 250,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,787.84, 583,365.05 and 250,674 is: 345,881.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,787.84 : 583,365.05 = 250,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,787.84/583,365.05 = 250,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,787.84x = 583,365.05 × 250,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,787.84x = 146,234,449,290.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,234,449,290.33/422,787.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,881.40
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