Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,239.80, 771,760.14 and 304,595.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 559,239.80, 771,760.14 and 304,595.96 is: 420,347.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,239.80 : 771,760.14 = 304,595.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,239.80/771,760.14 = 304,595.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,239.80x = 771,760.14 × 304,595.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,239.80x = 235,075,020,733.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,075,020,733.03/559,239.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,347.44
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