Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,957.84, 772,725 and 305,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 559,957.84, 772,725 and 305,314 is: 421,324.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,957.84 : 772,725 = 305,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,957.84/772,725 = 305,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,957.84x = 772,725 × 305,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,957.84x = 235,923,760,650 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,923,760,650/559,957.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,324.15
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