Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,912.48, 680,393.52 and 291,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492,912.48, 680,393.52 and 291,708 is: 402,660.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,912.48 : 680,393.52 = 291,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,912.48/680,393.52 = 291,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,912.48x = 680,393.52 × 291,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,912.48x = 198,476,232,932.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,476,232,932.16/492,912.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,660.19
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