Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,096.24, 745,737.30 and 272,332.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,096.24, 745,737.30 and 272,332.80 is: 408,550.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,096.24 : 745,737.30 = 272,332.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,096.24/745,737.30 = 272,332.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,096.24x = 745,737.30 × 272,332.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,096.24x = 203,088,726,973.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,088,726,973.44/497,096.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,550.12
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