Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,524, 754,131.60 and 207,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502,524, 754,131.60 and 207,036 is: 310,696.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,524 : 754,131.60 = 207,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,524/754,131.60 = 207,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,524x = 754,131.60 × 207,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,524x = 156,132,389,937.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,132,389,937.60/502,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,696.38
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