Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,086.74, 661,179.42 and 275,177.01
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 479,086.74, 661,179.42 and 275,177.01 is: 379,767.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,086.74 : 661,179.42 = 275,177.01 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,086.74/661,179.42 = 275,177.01/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,086.74x = 661,179.42 × 275,177.01 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,086.74x = 181,941,375,869.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,941,375,869.13/479,086.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,767.09
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