Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,406.54, 738,610 and 380,250.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492,406.54, 738,610 and 380,250.70 is: 570,376.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,406.54 : 738,610 = 380,250.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,406.54/738,610 = 380,250.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,406.54x = 738,610 × 380,250.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,406.54x = 280,856,969,527 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,856,969,527/492,406.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,376.20
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