Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,158.72, 695,730 and 274,718
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 504,158.72, 695,730 and 274,718 is: 379,105.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,158.72 : 695,730 = 274,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,158.72/695,730 = 274,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,158.72x = 695,730 × 274,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,158.72x = 191,129,554,140 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,129,554,140/504,158.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,105.92
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