Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,234.08, 835,676.09 and 237,382.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 557,234.08, 835,676.09 and 237,382.60 is: 355,999.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,234.08 : 835,676.09 = 237,382.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,234.08/835,676.09 = 237,382.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,234.08x = 835,676.09 × 237,382.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,234.08x = 198,374,962,183.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,374,962,183.01/557,234.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,999.33
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