Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,432.32, 639,550.08 and 262,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 463,432.32, 639,550.08 and 262,224 is: 361,876.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,432.32 : 639,550.08 = 262,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,432.32/639,550.08 = 262,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,432.32x = 639,550.08 × 262,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,432.32x = 167,705,380,177.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,705,380,177.92/463,432.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,876.75
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