Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,086.68, 699,752.98 and 277,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507,086.68, 699,752.98 and 277,600 is: 383,073.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,086.68 : 699,752.98 = 277,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,086.68/699,752.98 = 277,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,086.68x = 699,752.98 × 277,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,086.68x = 194,251,427,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,251,427,248/507,086.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,073.42
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