Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,868.96, 729,060.75 and 357,807.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527,868.96, 729,060.75 and 357,807.84 is: 494,182.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,868.96 : 729,060.75 = 357,807.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,868.96/729,060.75 = 357,807.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,868.96x = 729,060.75 × 357,807.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,868.96x = 260,863,652,186.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,863,652,186.28/527,868.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,182.59
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