Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,527.76, 489,428.88 and 273,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 354,527.76, 489,428.88 and 273,774 is: 377,947.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,527.76 : 489,428.88 = 273,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,527.76/489,428.88 = 273,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,527.76x = 489,428.88 × 273,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,527.76x = 133,992,902,193.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,992,902,193.12/354,527.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,947.56
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