Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,463.86, 697,659.78 and 290,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,463.86, 697,659.78 and 290,728 is: 401,273.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,463.86 : 697,659.78 = 290,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,463.86/697,659.78 = 290,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,463.86x = 697,659.78 × 290,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,463.86x = 202,829,232,519.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,829,232,519.84/505,463.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,273.46
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