Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,427.60, 608,042.28 and 289,962
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 440,427.60, 608,042.28 and 289,962 is: 400,313.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,427.60 : 608,042.28 = 289,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,427.60/608,042.28 = 289,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,427.60x = 608,042.28 × 289,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,427.60x = 176,309,155,593.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,309,155,593.36/440,427.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,313.59
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