Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,005.75, 865,321.29 and 355,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 627,005.75, 865,321.29 and 355,122 is: 490,098.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,005.75 : 865,321.29 = 355,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,005.75/865,321.29 = 355,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,005.75x = 865,321.29 × 355,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,005.75x = 307,294,627,147.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,294,627,147.38/627,005.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,098.58
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