Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,140.99, 828,168.09 and 342,073.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600,140.99, 828,168.09 and 342,073.91 is: 472,046.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,140.99 : 828,168.09 = 342,073.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,140.99/828,168.09 = 342,073.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,140.99x = 828,168.09 × 342,073.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,140.99x = 283,294,696,683.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,294,696,683.53/600,140.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,046.90
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