Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,508.48, 694,760.40 and 288,609
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503,508.48, 694,760.40 and 288,609 is: 398,233.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,508.48 : 694,760.40 = 288,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,508.48/694,760.40 = 288,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,508.48x = 694,760.40 × 288,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,508.48x = 200,514,104,283.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,514,104,283.60/503,508.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,233.82
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