Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,877.59, 647,207.44 and 203,930
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 431,877.59, 647,207.44 and 203,930 is: 305,607.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,877.59 : 647,207.44 = 203,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,877.59/647,207.44 = 203,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,877.59x = 647,207.44 × 203,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,877.59x = 131,985,013,239.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,985,013,239.20/431,877.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,607.46
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