Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,812.64, 697,802.16 and 304,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,812.64, 697,802.16 and 304,492 is: 420,066.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,812.64 : 697,802.16 = 304,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,812.64/697,802.16 = 304,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,812.64x = 697,802.16 × 304,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,812.64x = 212,475,175,302.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,475,175,302.72/505,812.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,066.95
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