Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,858.62, 626,408.88 and 262,871.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,858.62, 626,408.88 and 262,871.96 is: 362,811.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,858.62 : 626,408.88 = 262,871.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,858.62/626,408.88 = 262,871.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,858.62x = 626,408.88 × 262,871.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,858.62x = 164,665,330,047.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,665,330,047.01/453,858.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,811.95
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