Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,055.53, 723,776.92 and 212,781
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483,055.53, 723,776.92 and 212,781 is: 318,816.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,055.53 : 723,776.92 = 212,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,055.53/723,776.92 = 212,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,055.53x = 723,776.92 × 212,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,055.53x = 154,005,976,814.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,005,976,814.52/483,055.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,816.30
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