Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,024.88, 660,979.80 and 277,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 479,024.88, 660,979.80 and 277,782 is: 383,295.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,024.88 : 660,979.80 = 277,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,024.88/660,979.80 = 277,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,024.88x = 660,979.80 × 277,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,024.88x = 183,608,290,803.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,608,290,803.60/479,024.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,295.94
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