Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,876.48, 634,623.04 and 258,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459,876.48, 634,623.04 and 258,672 is: 356,963.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,876.48 : 634,623.04 = 258,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,876.48/634,623.04 = 258,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,876.48x = 634,623.04 × 258,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,876.48x = 164,159,211,002.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,159,211,002.88/459,876.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,963.70
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