Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,441.24, 733,870.26 and 169,488
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 489,441.24, 733,870.26 and 169,488 is: 254,131.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,441.24 : 733,870.26 = 169,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,441.24/733,870.26 = 169,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,441.24x = 733,870.26 × 169,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,441.24x = 124,382,202,626.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,382,202,626.88/489,441.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,131.02
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