Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,135.40, 677,362.50 and 289,737
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491,135.40, 677,362.50 and 289,737 is: 399,598.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,135.40 : 677,362.50 = 289,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,135.40/677,362.50 = 289,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,135.40x = 677,362.50 × 289,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,135.40x = 196,256,978,662.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,256,978,662.50/491,135.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,598.52
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