Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,149.99, 597,716.64 and 251,849.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433,149.99, 597,716.64 and 251,849.06 is: 347,534.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,149.99 : 597,716.64 = 251,849.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,149.99/597,716.64 = 251,849.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,149.99x = 597,716.64 × 251,849.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,149.99x = 150,534,370,941.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,534,370,941.78/433,149.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,534.05
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