Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,657.96, 855,994.23 and 271,167.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570,657.96, 855,994.23 and 271,167.75 is: 406,755.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,657.96 : 855,994.23 = 271,167.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,657.96/855,994.23 = 271,167.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,657.96x = 855,994.23 × 271,167.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,657.96x = 232,118,029,362.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,118,029,362.08/570,657.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,755.09
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