Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,340.18, 698,511.54 and 361,178.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506,340.18, 698,511.54 and 361,178.04 is: 498,255.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,340.18 : 698,511.54 = 361,178.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,340.18/698,511.54 = 361,178.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,340.18x = 698,511.54 × 361,178.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,340.18x = 252,287,028,934.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,287,028,934.58/506,340.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,255.99
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