Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,492.56, 600,964.32 and 244,514
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435,492.56, 600,964.32 and 244,514 is: 337,420.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,492.56 : 600,964.32 = 244,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,492.56/600,964.32 = 244,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,492.56x = 600,964.32 × 244,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,492.56x = 146,944,189,740.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,944,189,740.48/435,492.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,420.67
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