Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,435.92, 654,737.92 and 259,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474,435.92, 654,737.92 and 259,576 is: 358,223.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,435.92 : 654,737.92 = 259,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,435.92/654,737.92 = 259,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,435.92x = 654,737.92 × 259,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,435.92x = 169,954,250,321.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,954,250,321.92/474,435.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,223.83
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