Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,173.32, 755,109.90 and 325,239
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503,173.32, 755,109.90 and 325,239 is: 488,084.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,173.32 : 755,109.90 = 325,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,173.32/755,109.90 = 325,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,173.32x = 755,109.90 × 325,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,173.32x = 245,591,188,766.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,591,188,766.10/503,173.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,084.68
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