Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,362.50, 736,254 and 412,630.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 491,362.50, 736,254 and 412,630.50 is: 618,282.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,362.50 : 736,254 = 412,630.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,362.50/736,254 = 412,630.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,362.50x = 736,254 × 412,630.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,362.50x = 303,800,856,147 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,800,856,147/491,362.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,282.54
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