Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,506.04, 697,608 and 251,812.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 465,506.04, 697,608 and 251,812.56 is: 377,366.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,506.04 : 697,608 = 251,812.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,506.04/697,608 = 251,812.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,506.04x = 697,608 × 251,812.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,506.04x = 175,666,456,356.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,666,456,356.48/465,506.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,366.65
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