Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,498.32, 656,183.88 and 274,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,498.32, 656,183.88 and 274,290 is: 378,518.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,498.32 : 656,183.88 = 274,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,498.32/656,183.88 = 274,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,498.32x = 656,183.88 × 274,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,498.32x = 179,984,676,445.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,984,676,445.20/475,498.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,518.01
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