Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,705.26, 639,919.89 and 270,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 463,705.26, 639,919.89 and 270,108 is: 372,752.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,705.26 : 639,919.89 = 270,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,705.26/639,919.89 = 270,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,705.26x = 639,919.89 × 270,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,705.26x = 172,847,481,648.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,847,481,648.12/463,705.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,752.90
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