Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,657.96, 496,514.50 and 262,753
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,657.96, 496,514.50 and 262,753 is: 362,735.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,657.96 : 496,514.50 = 262,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,657.96/496,514.50 = 262,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,657.96x = 496,514.50 × 262,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,657.96x = 130,460,674,418.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,460,674,418.50/359,657.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,735.40
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