Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,177.44, 686,107.44 and 270,822.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,177.44, 686,107.44 and 270,822.88 is: 373,736.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,177.44 : 686,107.44 = 270,822.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,177.44/686,107.44 = 270,822.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,177.44x = 686,107.44 × 270,822.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,177.44x = 185,813,592,890.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,813,592,890.23/497,177.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,736.98
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