Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,907.12, 728,860.56 and 260,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,907.12, 728,860.56 and 260,958 is: 391,436.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,907.12 : 728,860.56 = 260,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,907.12/728,860.56 = 260,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,907.12x = 728,860.56 × 260,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,907.12x = 190,201,994,016.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,201,994,016.48/485,907.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,436.94
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