Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,730.78, 705,698.10 and 204,291
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 470,730.78, 705,698.10 and 204,291 is: 306,263.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,730.78 : 705,698.10 = 204,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,730.78/705,698.10 = 204,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,730.78x = 705,698.10 × 204,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,730.78x = 144,167,770,547.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,167,770,547.10/470,730.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,263.74
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