Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,430.68, 744,550.79 and 192,824.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,430.68, 744,550.79 and 192,824.50 is: 289,199.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,430.68 : 744,550.79 = 192,824.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,430.68/744,550.79 = 192,824.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,430.68x = 744,550.79 × 192,824.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,430.68x = 143,567,632,842.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,567,632,842.23/496,430.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,199.76
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