Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,439.60, 745,885.80 and 339,846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,439.60, 745,885.80 and 339,846 is: 509,582.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,439.60 : 745,885.80 = 339,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,439.60/745,885.80 = 339,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,439.60x = 745,885.80 × 339,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,439.60x = 253,486,305,586.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,486,305,586.80/497,439.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,582.08
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