Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,368.88, 759,456.42 and 308,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 550,368.88, 759,456.42 and 308,596 is: 425,832.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,368.88 : 759,456.42 = 308,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,368.88/759,456.42 = 308,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,368.88x = 759,456.42 × 308,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,368.88x = 234,365,213,386.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,365,213,386.32/550,368.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,832.97
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