Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,413.76, 761,207.10 and 174,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507,413.76, 761,207.10 and 174,912 is: 262,397.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,413.76 : 761,207.10 = 174,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,413.76/761,207.10 = 174,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,413.76x = 761,207.10 × 174,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,413.76x = 133,144,256,275.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,144,256,275.20/507,413.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,397.80
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