Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,022.16, 630,615.48 and 287,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 457,022.16, 630,615.48 and 287,136 is: 396,200.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,022.16 : 630,615.48 = 287,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,022.16/630,615.48 = 287,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,022.16x = 630,615.48 × 287,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,022.16x = 181,072,406,465.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,072,406,465.28/457,022.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,200.50
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