Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,275.84, 896,005.08 and 362,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 649,275.84, 896,005.08 and 362,808 is: 500,677.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,275.84 : 896,005.08 = 362,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,275.84/896,005.08 = 362,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,275.84x = 896,005.08 × 362,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,275.84x = 325,077,811,064.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,077,811,064.64/649,275.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,677.51
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