Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,931, 755,896.50 and 208,443
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503,931, 755,896.50 and 208,443 is: 312,664.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,931 : 755,896.50 = 208,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,931/755,896.50 = 208,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,931x = 755,896.50 × 208,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,931x = 157,561,334,149.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,561,334,149.50/503,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,664.50
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