Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,584, 519,732 and 217,608
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 376,584, 519,732 and 217,608 is: 300,325.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,584 : 519,732 = 217,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,584/519,732 = 217,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,584x = 519,732 × 217,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,584x = 113,097,841,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,097,841,056/376,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,325.67
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