Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,336, 684,944 and 281,407.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,336, 684,944 and 281,407.36 is: 388,342.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,336 : 684,944 = 281,407.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,336/684,944 = 281,407.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,336x = 684,944 × 281,407.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,336x = 192,748,282,787.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,748,282,787.84/496,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,342.34
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