Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,028.18, 850,548.75 and 242,772.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 567,028.18, 850,548.75 and 242,772.70 is: 364,161.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,028.18 : 850,548.75 = 242,772.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,028.18/850,548.75 = 242,772.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,028.18x = 850,548.75 × 242,772.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,028.18x = 206,490,016,519.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,490,016,519.13/567,028.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,161.82
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