Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,040.71, 832,893.21 and 239,497.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 555,040.71, 832,893.21 and 239,497.62 is: 359,389.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,040.71 : 832,893.21 = 239,497.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,040.71/832,893.21 = 239,497.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,040.71x = 832,893.21 × 239,497.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,040.71x = 199,475,937,344.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,475,937,344.69/555,040.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,389.74
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