Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,579.96, 892,308 and 360,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 646,579.96, 892,308 and 360,100 is: 496,953.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,579.96 : 892,308 = 360,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,579.96/892,308 = 360,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,579.96x = 892,308 × 360,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,579.96x = 321,320,110,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,320,110,800/646,579.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,953.40
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