Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,781.95, 593,110.08 and 236,188.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 429,781.95, 593,110.08 and 236,188.44 is: 325,946.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
429,781.95 : 593,110.08 = 236,188.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
429,781.95/593,110.08 = 236,188.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
429,781.95x = 593,110.08 × 236,188.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
429,781.95x = 140,085,744,543.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,085,744,543.48/429,781.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,946.09
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