Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,766.72, 705,986.46 and 200,883.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 470,766.72, 705,986.46 and 200,883.94 is: 301,256.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,766.72 : 705,986.46 = 200,883.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,766.72/705,986.46 = 200,883.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,766.72x = 705,986.46 × 200,883.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,766.72x = 141,821,341,671.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,821,341,671.45/470,766.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,256.09
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