Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,150.44, 670,674 and 463,638
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486,150.44, 670,674 and 463,638 is: 639,616.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,150.44 : 670,674 = 463,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,150.44/670,674 = 463,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,150.44x = 670,674 × 463,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,150.44x = 310,949,952,012 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,949,952,012/486,150.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,616.72
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