Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,062.41, 665,267.85 and 275,348.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482,062.41, 665,267.85 and 275,348.97 is: 379,993.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,062.41 : 665,267.85 = 275,348.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,062.41/665,267.85 = 275,348.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,062.41x = 665,267.85 × 275,348.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,062.41x = 183,180,817,271.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,180,817,271.61/482,062.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,993.99
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