Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,130.01, 598,908.57 and 261,951.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 434,130.01, 598,908.57 and 261,951.94 is: 361,378.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,130.01 : 598,908.57 = 261,951.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,130.01/598,908.57 = 261,951.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,130.01x = 598,908.57 × 261,951.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,130.01x = 156,885,259,665.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,885,259,665.06/434,130.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,378.52
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