Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,957.92, 771,378.08 and 304,313.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 558,957.92, 771,378.08 and 304,313.44 is: 419,961.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,957.92 : 771,378.08 = 304,313.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,957.92/771,378.08 = 304,313.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,957.92x = 771,378.08 × 304,313.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,957.92x = 234,740,717,065.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,740,717,065.40/558,957.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,961.34
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