Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,285.74, 1,014,496.34 and 249,933.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676,285.74, 1,014,496.34 and 249,933.63 is: 374,925.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,285.74 : 1,014,496.34 = 249,933.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,285.74/1,014,496.34 = 249,933.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,285.74x = 1,014,496.34 × 249,933.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,285.74x = 253,556,752,877.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,556,752,877.91/676,285.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,925.48
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