Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,133, 593,583.54 and 241,717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 430,133, 593,583.54 and 241,717 is: 333,569.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,133 : 593,583.54 = 241,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,133/593,583.54 = 241,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,133x = 593,583.54 × 241,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,133x = 143,479,232,538.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,479,232,538.18/430,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,569.46
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