Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,929, 697,393.50 and 114,721
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 464,929, 697,393.50 and 114,721 is: 172,081.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,929 : 697,393.50 = 114,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,929/697,393.50 = 114,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,929x = 697,393.50 × 114,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,929x = 80,005,679,713.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,005,679,713.50/464,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,081.50
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