Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,003.80, 652,294.73 and 255,148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435,003.80, 652,294.73 and 255,148 is: 382,598.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,003.80 : 652,294.73 = 255,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,003.80/652,294.73 = 255,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,003.80x = 652,294.73 × 255,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,003.80x = 166,431,695,770.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,431,695,770.04/435,003.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,598.26
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