Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,786.96, 740,715.24 and 244,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 493,786.96, 740,715.24 and 244,402 is: 366,620.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,786.96 : 740,715.24 = 244,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,786.96/740,715.24 = 244,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,786.96x = 740,715.24 × 244,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,786.96x = 181,032,286,086.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,032,286,086.48/493,786.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,620.22
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