Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,320.24, 685,043.62 and 281,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,320.24, 685,043.62 and 281,586 is: 388,657.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,320.24 : 685,043.62 = 281,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,320.24/685,043.62 = 281,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,320.24x = 685,043.62 × 281,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,320.24x = 192,898,692,781.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,898,692,781.32/496,320.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,657.72
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