Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,786.24, 787,690.80 and 344,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570,786.24, 787,690.80 and 344,388 is: 475,258.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,786.24 : 787,690.80 = 344,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,786.24/787,690.80 = 344,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,786.24x = 787,690.80 × 344,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,786.24x = 271,271,259,230.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,271,259,230.40/570,786.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,258.93
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