Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,213.48, 684,952.74 and 295,009
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,213.48, 684,952.74 and 295,009 is: 407,218.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,213.48 : 684,952.74 = 295,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,213.48/684,952.74 = 295,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,213.48x = 684,952.74 × 295,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,213.48x = 202,067,222,874.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,067,222,874.66/496,213.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,218.33
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