Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,204.08, 979,867.74 and 253,875.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653,204.08, 979,867.74 and 253,875.43 is: 380,837.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,204.08 : 979,867.74 = 253,875.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,204.08/979,867.74 = 253,875.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,204.08x = 979,867.74 × 253,875.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,204.08x = 248,764,338,936.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,764,338,936.29/653,204.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,837.09
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