Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,432.76, 729,040 and 261,239.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486,432.76, 729,040 and 261,239.80 is: 391,532.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,432.76 : 729,040 = 261,239.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,432.76/729,040 = 261,239.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,432.76x = 729,040 × 261,239.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,432.76x = 190,454,263,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,454,263,792/486,432.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,532.56
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