Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,498.87, 724,251.74 and 283,212.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483,498.87, 724,251.74 and 283,212.05 is: 424,234.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,498.87 : 724,251.74 = 283,212.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,498.87/724,251.74 = 283,212.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,498.87x = 724,251.74 × 283,212.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,498.87x = 205,116,814,964.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,116,814,964.15/483,498.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,234.32
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