Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,499.56, 679,035.46 and 252,951
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 452,499.56, 679,035.46 and 252,951 is: 379,586.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
452,499.56 : 679,035.46 = 252,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
452,499.56/679,035.46 = 252,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
452,499.56x = 679,035.46 × 252,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
452,499.56x = 171,762,698,642.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,762,698,642.46/452,499.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,586.44
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