Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,062.66, 520,350 and 207,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 377,062.66, 520,350 and 207,298 is: 286,073.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,062.66 : 520,350 = 207,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,062.66/520,350 = 207,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,062.66x = 520,350 × 207,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,062.66x = 107,867,514,300 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,867,514,300/377,062.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,073.18
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