Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,542.40, 1,190,323.28 and 232,588.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 793,542.40, 1,190,323.28 and 232,588.24 is: 348,885.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,542.40 : 1,190,323.28 = 232,588.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,542.40/1,190,323.28 = 232,588.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,542.40x = 1,190,323.28 × 232,588.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,542.40x = 276,855,196,726.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,855,196,726.23/793,542.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,885.20
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