Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,059.36, 498,044.88 and 265,812
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,059.36, 498,044.88 and 265,812 is: 366,660.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,059.36 : 498,044.88 = 265,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,059.36/498,044.88 = 265,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,059.36x = 498,044.88 × 265,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,059.36x = 132,386,305,642.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,386,305,642.56/361,059.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,660.78
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