Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,121.51, 619,765.92 and 255,510.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449,121.51, 619,765.92 and 255,510.99 is: 352,592.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,121.51 : 619,765.92 = 255,510.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,121.51/619,765.92 = 255,510.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,121.51x = 619,765.92 × 255,510.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,121.51x = 158,357,003,787.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,357,003,787.46/449,121.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,592.78
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