Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,293.13, 760,990.05 and 187,528.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507,293.13, 760,990.05 and 187,528.80 is: 281,311.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,293.13 : 760,990.05 = 187,528.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,293.13/760,990.05 = 187,528.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,293.13x = 760,990.05 × 187,528.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,293.13x = 142,707,550,888.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,707,550,888.44/507,293.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,311.81
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