Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,625.36, 699,116.04 and 280,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506,625.36, 699,116.04 and 280,266 is: 386,752.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,625.36 : 699,116.04 = 280,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,625.36/699,116.04 = 280,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,625.36x = 699,116.04 × 280,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,625.36x = 195,938,456,066.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,938,456,066.64/506,625.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,752.17
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