Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,498.33, 634,014 and 268,474.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459,498.33, 634,014 and 268,474.82 is: 370,440.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,498.33 : 634,014 = 268,474.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,498.33/634,014 = 268,474.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,498.33x = 634,014 × 268,474.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,498.33x = 170,216,791,357.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,216,791,357.41/459,498.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,440.50
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