Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,179.60, 765,282 and 243,968.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,179.60, 765,282 and 243,968.24 is: 365,958.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,179.60 : 765,282 = 243,968.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,179.60/765,282 = 243,968.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,179.60x = 765,282 × 243,968.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,179.60x = 186,704,502,643.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,704,502,643.68/510,179.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,958.39
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