Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,864.84, 642,858.12 and 261,883.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 465,864.84, 642,858.12 and 261,883.44 is: 361,379.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,864.84 : 642,858.12 = 261,883.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,864.84/642,858.12 = 261,883.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,864.84x = 642,858.12 × 261,883.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,864.84x = 168,353,895,897.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,353,895,897.53/465,864.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,379.27
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