Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,406.36, 728,041.50 and 204,858
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,406.36, 728,041.50 and 204,858 is: 307,258.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,406.36 : 728,041.50 = 204,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,406.36/728,041.50 = 204,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,406.36x = 728,041.50 × 204,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,406.36x = 149,145,125,607 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,145,125,607/485,406.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,258.28
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