Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,043, 662,459.34 and 268,075
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480,043, 662,459.34 and 268,075 is: 369,943.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,043 : 662,459.34 = 268,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,043/662,459.34 = 268,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,043x = 662,459.34 × 268,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,043x = 177,588,787,570.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,588,787,570.50/480,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,943.50
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