Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,528.36, 654,859.62 and 259,668.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474,528.36, 654,859.62 and 259,668.30 is: 358,347.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,528.36 : 654,859.62 = 259,668.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,528.36/654,859.62 = 259,668.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,528.36x = 654,859.62 × 259,668.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,528.36x = 170,046,284,264.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,046,284,264.05/474,528.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,347.99
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