Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,267.72, 600,948 and 354,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 435,267.72, 600,948 and 354,888 is: 489,972.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,267.72 : 600,948 = 354,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,267.72/600,948 = 354,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,267.72x = 600,948 × 354,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,267.72x = 213,269,233,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,269,233,824/435,267.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,972.55
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