Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,537.40, 500,287.68 and 201,402.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362,537.40, 500,287.68 and 201,402.58 is: 277,927.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,537.40 : 500,287.68 = 201,402.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,537.40/500,287.68 = 201,402.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,537.40x = 500,287.68 × 201,402.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,537.40x = 100,759,229,494.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,759,229,494.21/362,537.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,927.82
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