Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,888.62, 620,847.54 and 245,942
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449,888.62, 620,847.54 and 245,942 is: 339,400.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,888.62 : 620,847.54 = 245,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,888.62/620,847.54 = 245,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,888.62x = 620,847.54 × 245,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,888.62x = 152,692,485,682.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,692,485,682.68/449,888.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,400.64
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