Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,269.04, 718,995.72 and 183,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 479,269.04, 718,995.72 and 183,758 is: 275,672.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,269.04 : 718,995.72 = 183,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,269.04/718,995.72 = 183,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,269.04x = 718,995.72 × 183,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,269.04x = 132,121,215,515.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,121,215,515.76/479,269.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,672.34
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