Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,925.44, 645,720 and 266,682.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 467,925.44, 645,720 and 266,682.56 is: 368,012.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,925.44 : 645,720 = 266,682.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,925.44/645,720 = 266,682.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,925.44x = 645,720 × 266,682.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,925.44x = 172,202,262,643.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,202,262,643.20/467,925.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,012.18
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