Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,251.24, 649,600 and 208,163.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433,251.24, 649,600 and 208,163.76 is: 312,112.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,251.24 : 649,600 = 208,163.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,251.24/649,600 = 208,163.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,251.24x = 649,600 × 208,163.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,251.24x = 135,223,178,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,223,178,496/433,251.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,112.62
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