Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,770.87, 656,503.30 and 271,835
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,770.87, 656,503.30 and 271,835 is: 375,097.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,770.87 : 656,503.30 = 271,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,770.87/656,503.30 = 271,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,770.87x = 656,503.30 × 271,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,770.87x = 178,460,574,555.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,460,574,555.50/475,770.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,097.73
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