Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,491.97, 666,922.53 and 284,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 444,491.97, 666,922.53 and 284,748 is: 427,240.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,491.97 : 666,922.53 = 284,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,491.97/666,922.53 = 284,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,491.97x = 666,922.53 × 284,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,491.97x = 189,904,856,572.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,904,856,572.44/444,491.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,240.24
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