Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,785.92, 695,865.28 and 295,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464,785.92, 695,865.28 and 295,888 is: 442,995.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,785.92 : 695,865.28 = 295,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,785.92/695,865.28 = 295,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,785.92x = 695,865.28 × 295,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,785.92x = 205,898,185,968.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,898,185,968.64/464,785.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,995.75
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