Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,968.80, 677,556 and 482,968.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482,968.80, 677,556 and 482,968.80 is: 677,556
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,968.80 : 677,556 = 482,968.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,968.80/677,556 = 482,968.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,968.80x = 677,556 × 482,968.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,968.80x = 327,238,408,252.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,238,408,252.80/482,968.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,556
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