Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,921.32, 586,491.17 and 243,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424,921.32, 586,491.17 and 243,630 is: 336,266.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,921.32 : 586,491.17 = 243,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,921.32/586,491.17 = 243,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,921.32x = 586,491.17 × 243,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,921.32x = 142,886,842,528.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,886,842,528.95/424,921.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,266.59
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