Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,476.36, 697,548.04 and 279,117
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,476.36, 697,548.04 and 279,117 is: 385,176.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,476.36 : 697,548.04 = 279,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,476.36/697,548.04 = 279,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,476.36x = 697,548.04 × 279,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,476.36x = 194,697,516,280.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,697,516,280.68/505,476.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,176.30
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