Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,977.49, 472,687.64 and 284,862.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 314,977.49, 472,687.64 and 284,862.50 is: 427,493.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,977.49 : 472,687.64 = 284,862.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,977.49/472,687.64 = 284,862.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,977.49x = 472,687.64 × 284,862.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,977.49x = 134,650,982,849.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,650,982,849.50/314,977.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,493.99
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