Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,936.32, 951,678.72 and 260,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 634,936.32, 951,678.72 and 260,496 is: 390,446.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
634,936.32 : 951,678.72 = 260,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
634,936.32/951,678.72 = 260,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
634,936.32x = 951,678.72 × 260,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
634,936.32x = 247,908,499,845.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,908,499,845.12/634,936.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,446.24
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