Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,329.76, 762,500.40 and 175,828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508,329.76, 762,500.40 and 175,828 is: 263,743.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,329.76 : 762,500.40 = 175,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,329.76/762,500.40 = 175,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,329.76x = 762,500.40 × 175,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,329.76x = 134,068,920,331.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,068,920,331.20/508,329.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,743.99
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