Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,182.24, 691,630.80 and 274,827.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501,182.24, 691,630.80 and 274,827.68 is: 379,261.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,182.24 : 691,630.80 = 274,827.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,182.24/691,630.80 = 274,827.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,182.24x = 691,630.80 × 274,827.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,182.24x = 190,079,288,180.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,079,288,180.54/501,182.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,261.82
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