Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,576.84, 656,379.28 and 361,234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,576.84, 656,379.28 and 361,234 is: 498,566.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,576.84 : 656,379.28 = 361,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,576.84/656,379.28 = 361,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,576.84x = 656,379.28 × 361,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,576.84x = 237,106,512,831.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,106,512,831.52/475,576.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,566.15
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