Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,469.76, 915,277.12 and 462,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662,469.76, 915,277.12 and 462,160 is: 638,526.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,469.76 : 915,277.12 = 462,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,469.76/915,277.12 = 462,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,469.76x = 915,277.12 × 462,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,469.76x = 423,004,473,779.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,004,473,779.20/662,469.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,526.46
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