Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,091.72, 661,119.48 and 297,799
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 479,091.72, 661,119.48 and 297,799 is: 410,945.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,091.72 : 661,119.48 = 297,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,091.72/661,119.48 = 297,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,091.72x = 661,119.48 × 297,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,091.72x = 196,880,720,024.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,880,720,024.52/479,091.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,945.78
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