Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,575.26, 683,839 and 274,807
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 495,575.26, 683,839 and 274,807 is: 379,203.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,575.26 : 683,839 = 274,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,575.26/683,839 = 274,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,575.26x = 683,839 × 274,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,575.26x = 187,923,744,073 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,923,744,073/495,575.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,203.24
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