Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,426.56, 1,050,743.52 and 257,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 700,426.56, 1,050,743.52 and 257,160 is: 385,778.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
700,426.56 : 1,050,743.52 = 257,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
700,426.56/1,050,743.52 = 257,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
700,426.56x = 1,050,743.52 × 257,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
700,426.56x = 270,209,203,603.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,209,203,603.20/700,426.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,778.07
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