Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,756.50, 685,524.06 and 270,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 496,756.50, 685,524.06 and 270,402 is: 373,154.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,756.50 : 685,524.06 = 270,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,756.50/685,524.06 = 270,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,756.50x = 685,524.06 × 270,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,756.50x = 185,367,076,872.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,367,076,872.12/496,756.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,154.81
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