Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,600, 594,228 and 242,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 430,600, 594,228 and 242,184 is: 334,213.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,600 : 594,228 = 242,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,600/594,228 = 242,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,600x = 594,228 × 242,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,600x = 143,912,513,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,912,513,952/430,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,213.92
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