Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,101.53, 643,123.50 and 272,471.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 466,101.53, 643,123.50 and 272,471.63 is: 375,954.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,101.53 : 643,123.50 = 272,471.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,101.53/643,123.50 = 272,471.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,101.53x = 643,123.50 × 272,471.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,101.53x = 175,232,908,336.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,232,908,336.31/466,101.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,954.37
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