Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,883.80, 730,325.70 and 276,931.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 486,883.80, 730,325.70 and 276,931.80 is: 415,397.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,883.80 : 730,325.70 = 276,931.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,883.80/730,325.70 = 276,931.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,883.80x = 730,325.70 × 276,931.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,883.80x = 202,250,410,687.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,250,410,687.26/486,883.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,397.70
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