Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,785.99, 889,345.49 and 238,049.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592,785.99, 889,345.49 and 238,049.13 is: 357,140.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,785.99 : 889,345.49 = 238,049.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,785.99/889,345.49 = 238,049.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,785.99x = 889,345.49 × 238,049.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,785.99x = 211,707,918,973.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,707,918,973.68/592,785.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,140.56
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