Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,074.68, 590,747.40 and 258,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 428,074.68, 590,747.40 and 258,276 is: 356,423.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,074.68 : 590,747.40 = 258,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,074.68/590,747.40 = 258,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,074.68x = 590,747.40 × 258,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,074.68x = 152,575,875,482.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,575,875,482.40/428,074.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,423.50
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