Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,075.44, 765,018 and 206,390
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,075.44, 765,018 and 206,390 is: 309,546.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,075.44 : 765,018 = 206,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,075.44/765,018 = 206,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,075.44x = 765,018 × 206,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,075.44x = 157,892,065,020 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,892,065,020/510,075.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,546.50
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