Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,356, 762,534 and 134,379
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508,356, 762,534 and 134,379 is: 201,568.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,356 : 762,534 = 134,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,356/762,534 = 134,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,356x = 762,534 × 134,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,356x = 102,468,556,386 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,468,556,386/508,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,568.50
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