Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,850.72, 751,276.08 and 303,444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500,850.72, 751,276.08 and 303,444 is: 455,166
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,850.72 : 751,276.08 = 303,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,850.72/751,276.08 = 303,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,850.72x = 751,276.08 × 303,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,850.72x = 227,970,218,819.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,970,218,819.52/500,850.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,166
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