Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,269.98, 741,462.57 and 178,875.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494,269.98, 741,462.57 and 178,875.42 is: 268,333.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,269.98 : 741,462.57 = 178,875.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,269.98/741,462.57 = 178,875.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,269.98x = 741,462.57 × 178,875.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,269.98x = 132,629,428,623.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,629,428,623.03/494,269.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,333.98
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