Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,552.88, 750,823.08 and 121,476.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500,552.88, 750,823.08 and 121,476.78 is: 182,213.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,552.88 : 750,823.08 = 121,476.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,552.88/750,823.08 = 121,476.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,552.88x = 750,823.08 × 121,476.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,552.88x = 91,207,570,108.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,207,570,108.08/500,552.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,213.66
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