Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,683.04, 495,973.68 and 245,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,683.04, 495,973.68 and 245,036 is: 337,884.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,683.04 : 495,973.68 = 245,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,683.04/495,973.68 = 245,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,683.04x = 495,973.68 × 245,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,683.04x = 121,531,406,652.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,531,406,652.48/359,683.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,884.73
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