Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,909, 636,054.50 and 248,941
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,909, 636,054.50 and 248,941 is: 343,538.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,909 : 636,054.50 = 248,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,909/636,054.50 = 248,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,909x = 636,054.50 × 248,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,909x = 158,340,043,284.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,340,043,284.50/460,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,538.62
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