Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,249.57, 648,373.68 and 240,246.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432,249.57, 648,373.68 and 240,246.09 is: 360,368.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,249.57 : 648,373.68 = 240,246.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,249.57/648,373.68 = 240,246.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,249.57x = 648,373.68 × 240,246.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,249.57x = 155,769,241,478.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,769,241,478.91/432,249.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,368.76
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