Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,981.96, 676,248.48 and 299,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 489,981.96, 676,248.48 and 299,106 is: 412,811.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489,981.96 : 676,248.48 = 299,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489,981.96/676,248.48 = 299,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489,981.96x = 676,248.48 × 299,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489,981.96x = 202,269,977,858.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,269,977,858.88/489,981.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,811.07
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