Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,396.28, 777,492.99 and 308,742
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 563,396.28, 777,492.99 and 308,742 is: 426,067.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,396.28 : 777,492.99 = 308,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,396.28/777,492.99 = 308,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,396.28x = 777,492.99 × 308,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,396.28x = 240,044,740,718.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,044,740,718.58/563,396.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,067.32
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