Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,010.26, 709,093.49 and 173,421
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 473,010.26, 709,093.49 and 173,421 is: 259,976.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,010.26 : 709,093.49 = 173,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,010.26/709,093.49 = 173,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,010.26x = 709,093.49 × 173,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,010.26x = 122,971,701,262.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,971,701,262.19/473,010.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,976.82
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