Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,040.72, 785,029.50 and 342,555
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 569,040.72, 785,029.50 and 342,555 is: 472,577.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,040.72 : 785,029.50 = 342,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,040.72/785,029.50 = 342,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,040.72x = 785,029.50 × 342,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,040.72x = 268,915,780,372.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,915,780,372.50/569,040.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,577.39
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