Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,767.74, 758,637.18 and 306,482.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506,767.74, 758,637.18 and 306,482.28 is: 458,807.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,767.74 : 758,637.18 = 306,482.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,767.74/758,637.18 = 306,482.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,767.74x = 758,637.18 × 306,482.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,767.74x = 232,508,852,619.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,508,852,619.17/506,767.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,807.53
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