Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,047.26, 425,639.82 and 208,809
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,047.26, 425,639.82 and 208,809 is: 312,896.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,047.26 : 425,639.82 = 208,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,047.26/425,639.82 = 208,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,047.26x = 425,639.82 × 208,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,047.26x = 88,877,425,174.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,877,425,174.38/284,047.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,896.61
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