Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,675.84, 670,298.40 and 284,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,675.84, 670,298.40 and 284,552 is: 392,720.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,675.84 : 670,298.40 = 284,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,675.84/670,298.40 = 284,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,675.84x = 670,298.40 × 284,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,675.84x = 190,734,750,316.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,734,750,316.80/485,675.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,720.28
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