Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,046, 640,692.36 and 356,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464,046, 640,692.36 and 356,424 is: 492,102.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,046 : 640,692.36 = 356,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,046/640,692.36 = 356,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,046x = 640,692.36 × 356,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,046x = 228,358,133,720.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,358,133,720.64/464,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,102.36
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