Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,284.99, 1,014,495.21 and 249,932.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676,284.99, 1,014,495.21 and 249,932.88 is: 374,924.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,284.99 : 1,014,495.21 = 249,932.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,284.99/1,014,495.21 = 249,932.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,284.99x = 1,014,495.21 × 249,932.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,284.99x = 253,555,709,581.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,555,709,581.51/676,284.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,924.35
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