Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,648.24, 671,560.92 and 271,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486,648.24, 671,560.92 and 271,782 is: 375,051.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,648.24 : 671,560.92 = 271,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,648.24/671,560.92 = 271,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,648.24x = 671,560.92 × 271,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,648.24x = 182,518,169,959.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,518,169,959.44/486,648.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,051.54
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