Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,968, 651,315.84 and 260,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471,968, 651,315.84 and 260,000 is: 358,800
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,968 : 651,315.84 = 260,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,968/651,315.84 = 260,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,968x = 651,315.84 × 260,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,968x = 169,342,118,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,342,118,400/471,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,800
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