Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,369.72, 640,785.40 and 260,429
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464,369.72, 640,785.40 and 260,429 is: 359,366.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,369.72 : 640,785.40 = 260,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,369.72/640,785.40 = 260,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,369.72x = 640,785.40 × 260,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,369.72x = 166,879,100,936.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,879,100,936.60/464,369.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,366.89
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