Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,932, 507,746.64 and 208,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 367,932, 507,746.64 and 208,956 is: 288,359.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,932 : 507,746.64 = 208,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,932/507,746.64 = 208,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,932x = 507,746.64 × 208,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,932x = 106,096,706,907.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,096,706,907.84/367,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,359.55
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