Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,396.32, 651,965.76 and 271,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472,396.32, 651,965.76 and 271,188 is: 374,273.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,396.32 : 651,965.76 = 271,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,396.32/651,965.76 = 271,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,396.32x = 651,965.76 × 271,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,396.32x = 176,805,290,522.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,805,290,522.88/472,396.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,273.22
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