Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,516.08, 895,580.76 and 242,088.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597,516.08, 895,580.76 and 242,088.08 is: 362,851.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,516.08 : 895,580.76 = 242,088.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,516.08/895,580.76 = 242,088.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,516.08x = 895,580.76 × 242,088.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,516.08x = 216,809,426,673.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,809,426,673.34/597,516.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,851.20
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