Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,984.04, 739,792 and 253,464.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 493,984.04, 739,792 and 253,464.96 is: 379,589.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,984.04 : 739,792 = 253,464.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,984.04/739,792 = 253,464.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,984.04x = 739,792 × 253,464.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,984.04x = 187,511,349,688.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,511,349,688.32/493,984.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,589.89
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