Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,185.72, 521,893.66 and 208,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378,185.72, 521,893.66 and 208,420 is: 287,618.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,185.72 : 521,893.66 = 208,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,185.72/521,893.66 = 208,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,185.72x = 521,893.66 × 208,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,185.72x = 108,773,076,617.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,773,076,617.20/378,185.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,618.15
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