Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,552.84, 631,271.46 and 276,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 457,552.84, 631,271.46 and 276,196 is: 381,059.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,552.84 : 631,271.46 = 276,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,552.84/631,271.46 = 276,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,552.84x = 631,271.46 × 276,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,552.84x = 174,354,652,166.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,354,652,166.16/457,552.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,059.05
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