Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,179, 651,607.02 and 260,211
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472,179, 651,607.02 and 260,211 is: 359,091.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,179 : 651,607.02 = 260,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,179/651,607.02 = 260,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,179x = 651,607.02 × 260,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,179x = 169,555,314,281.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,555,314,281.22/472,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,091.18
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