Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,031.77, 973,896.18 and 270,213.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 649,031.77, 973,896.18 and 270,213.99 is: 405,466.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,031.77 : 973,896.18 = 270,213.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,031.77/973,896.18 = 270,213.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,031.77x = 973,896.18 × 270,213.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,031.77x = 263,160,372,643.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,160,372,643.56/649,031.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,466.09
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