Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,877.72, 751,316.66 and 303,471
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500,877.72, 751,316.66 and 303,471 is: 455,206.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,877.72 : 751,316.66 = 303,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,877.72/751,316.66 = 303,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,877.72x = 751,316.66 × 303,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,877.72x = 228,002,818,126.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,002,818,126.86/500,877.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,206.55
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