Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,551.52, 672,827.28 and 211,918
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 448,551.52, 672,827.28 and 211,918 is: 317,877
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,551.52 : 672,827.28 = 211,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,551.52/672,827.28 = 211,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,551.52x = 672,827.28 × 211,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,551.52x = 142,584,211,523.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,584,211,523.04/448,551.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,877
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