Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,887.84, 656,726.16 and 261,029.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475,887.84, 656,726.16 and 261,029.68 is: 360,221.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,887.84 : 656,726.16 = 261,029.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,887.84/656,726.16 = 261,029.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,887.84x = 656,726.16 × 261,029.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,887.84x = 171,425,019,392.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,425,019,392.43/475,887.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,221.47
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