Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,017, 659,694.96 and 276,813
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478,017, 659,694.96 and 276,813 is: 382,020.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,017 : 659,694.96 = 276,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,017/659,694.96 = 276,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,017x = 659,694.96 × 276,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,017x = 182,612,140,962.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,612,140,962.48/478,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,020.18
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