Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,305.78, 708,296.24 and 407,540.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 473,305.78, 708,296.24 and 407,540.26 is: 609,878.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,305.78 : 708,296.24 = 407,540.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,305.78/708,296.24 = 407,540.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,305.78x = 708,296.24 × 407,540.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,305.78x = 288,659,228,227.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,659,228,227.44/473,305.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,878.95
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