Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,676, 715,014 and 177,231.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 476,676, 715,014 and 177,231.96 is: 265,847.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,676 : 715,014 = 177,231.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,676/715,014 = 177,231.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,676x = 715,014 × 177,231.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,676x = 126,723,332,647.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,723,332,647.44/476,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,847.94
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