Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,983.79, 739,557.39 and 173,052.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492,983.79, 739,557.39 and 173,052.63 is: 259,607.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,983.79 : 739,557.39 = 173,052.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,983.79/739,557.39 = 173,052.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,983.79x = 739,557.39 × 173,052.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,983.79x = 127,982,351,375.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,982,351,375.44/492,983.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,607.63
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