Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,827.40, 620,659.50 and 268,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449,827.40, 620,659.50 and 268,598 is: 370,604.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,827.40 : 620,659.50 = 268,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,827.40/620,659.50 = 268,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,827.40x = 620,659.50 × 268,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,827.40x = 166,707,900,381 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,707,900,381/449,827.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,604.15
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