Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,689.78, 623,286.96 and 260,764.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 451,689.78, 623,286.96 and 260,764.68 is: 359,829.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,689.78 : 623,286.96 = 260,764.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,689.78/623,286.96 = 260,764.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,689.78x = 623,286.96 × 260,764.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,689.78x = 162,531,224,672.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,531,224,672.57/451,689.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,829.32
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