Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,018.80, 723,024.56 and 145,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482,018.80, 723,024.56 and 145,058 is: 217,585.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,018.80 : 723,024.56 = 145,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,018.80/723,024.56 = 145,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,018.80x = 723,024.56 × 145,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,018.80x = 104,880,496,624.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,880,496,624.48/482,018.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,585.90
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