Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,664.48, 508,758 and 207,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 368,664.48, 508,758 and 207,522 is: 286,380.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,664.48 : 508,758 = 207,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,664.48/508,758 = 207,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,664.48x = 508,758 × 207,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,664.48x = 105,578,477,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,578,477,676/368,664.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,380.93
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