Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,476.80, 699,217.92 and 336,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506,476.80, 699,217.92 and 336,960 is: 465,191.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,476.80 : 699,217.92 = 336,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,476.80/699,217.92 = 336,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,476.80x = 699,217.92 × 336,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,476.80x = 235,608,470,323.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,608,470,323.20/506,476.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,191.04
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