Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,876.50, 910,632 and 358,070.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659,876.50, 910,632 and 358,070.50 is: 494,138.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,876.50 : 910,632 = 358,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,876.50/910,632 = 358,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,876.50x = 910,632 × 358,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,876.50x = 326,070,455,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 326,070,455,556/659,876.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,138.61
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