Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,747.88, 674,444.22 and 284,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 488,747.88, 674,444.22 and 284,832 is: 393,051.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,747.88 : 674,444.22 = 284,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,747.88/674,444.22 = 284,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,747.88x = 674,444.22 × 284,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,747.88x = 192,103,296,071.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,103,296,071.04/488,747.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,051.93
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