Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,599.52, 518,331.42 and 205,830
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 375,599.52, 518,331.42 and 205,830 is: 284,047.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,599.52 : 518,331.42 = 205,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,599.52/518,331.42 = 205,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,599.52x = 518,331.42 × 205,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,599.52x = 106,688,156,178.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,688,156,178.60/375,599.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,047.64
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