Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,478, 639,599.64 and 251,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 463,478, 639,599.64 and 251,510 is: 347,083.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,478 : 639,599.64 = 251,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,478/639,599.64 = 251,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,478x = 639,599.64 × 251,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,478x = 160,865,705,456.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,865,705,456.40/463,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,083.80
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