Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,302.37, 735,032.29 and 170,412.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 490,302.37, 735,032.29 and 170,412.68 is: 255,472.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,302.37 : 735,032.29 = 170,412.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,302.37/735,032.29 = 170,412.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,302.37x = 735,032.29 × 170,412.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,302.37x = 125,258,822,425.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,258,822,425.44/490,302.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,472.60
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