Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,701.52, 873,150 and 360,810.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632,701.52, 873,150 and 360,810.44 is: 497,930.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,701.52 : 873,150 = 360,810.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,701.52/873,150 = 360,810.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,701.52x = 873,150 × 360,810.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,701.52x = 315,041,635,686 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,041,635,686/632,701.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,930.90
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