Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,284.32, 620,008.56 and 248,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449,284.32, 620,008.56 and 248,076 is: 342,342.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,284.32 : 620,008.56 = 248,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,284.32/620,008.56 = 248,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,284.32x = 620,008.56 × 248,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,284.32x = 153,809,243,530.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,809,243,530.56/449,284.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,342.78
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