Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,489.98, 681,575.50 and 249,283.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 454,489.98, 681,575.50 and 249,283.41 is: 373,837.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,489.98 : 681,575.50 = 249,283.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,489.98/681,575.50 = 249,283.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,489.98x = 681,575.50 × 249,283.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,489.98x = 169,905,464,812.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,905,464,812.46/454,489.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,837.65
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