Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,450, 668,541 and 272,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 484,450, 668,541 and 272,482 is: 376,025.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,450 : 668,541 = 272,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,450/668,541 = 272,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,450x = 668,541 × 272,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,450x = 182,165,388,762 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,165,388,762/484,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,025.16
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