Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,709.70, 746,564.55 and 248,877.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497,709.70, 746,564.55 and 248,877.70 is: 373,316.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,709.70 : 746,564.55 = 248,877.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,709.70/746,564.55 = 248,877.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,709.70x = 746,564.55 × 248,877.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,709.70x = 185,803,268,105.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,803,268,105.54/497,709.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,316.55
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