Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,891.92, 651,297.96 and 384,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433,891.92, 651,297.96 and 384,294 is: 576,848.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,891.92 : 651,297.96 = 384,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,891.92/651,297.96 = 384,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,891.92x = 651,297.96 × 384,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,891.92x = 250,289,898,240.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,289,898,240.24/433,891.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,848.49
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