Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,487.80, 746,231.70 and 286,879.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,487.80, 746,231.70 and 286,879.70 is: 430,319.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,487.80 : 746,231.70 = 286,879.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,487.80/746,231.70 = 286,879.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,487.80x = 746,231.70 × 286,879.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,487.80x = 214,078,726,226.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,078,726,226.49/497,487.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,319.55
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