Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,943.84, 713,442.56 and 238,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,943.84, 713,442.56 and 238,562 is: 357,605.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,943.84 : 713,442.56 = 238,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,943.84/713,442.56 = 238,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,943.84x = 713,442.56 × 238,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,943.84x = 170,200,283,998.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,200,283,998.72/475,943.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,605.81
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