Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,870.33, 699,405.78 and 307,856
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506,870.33, 699,405.78 and 307,856 is: 424,795.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,870.33 : 699,405.78 = 307,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,870.33/699,405.78 = 307,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,870.33x = 699,405.78 × 307,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,870.33x = 215,316,265,807.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,316,265,807.68/506,870.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,795.56
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