Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,889.52, 751,147.48 and 201,268.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500,889.52, 751,147.48 and 201,268.70 is: 301,827.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,889.52 : 751,147.48 = 201,268.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,889.52/751,147.48 = 201,268.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,889.52x = 751,147.48 × 201,268.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,889.52x = 151,182,474,988.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,182,474,988.39/500,889.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,827.99
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