Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,042.70, 973,272.45 and 249,550.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 649,042.70, 973,272.45 and 249,550.70 is: 374,213.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,042.70 : 973,272.45 = 249,550.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,042.70/973,272.45 = 249,550.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,042.70x = 973,272.45 × 249,550.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,042.70x = 242,880,821,188.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,880,821,188.22/649,042.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,213.93
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