Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,498, 546,804.24 and 260,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 396,498, 546,804.24 and 260,478 is: 359,221.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,498 : 546,804.24 = 260,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,498/546,804.24 = 260,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,498x = 546,804.24 × 260,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,498x = 142,430,474,826.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,430,474,826.72/396,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,221.17
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