Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,913.58, 705,007.80 and 314,649
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,913.58, 705,007.80 and 314,649 is: 434,183.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,913.58 : 705,007.80 = 314,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,913.58/705,007.80 = 314,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,913.58x = 705,007.80 × 314,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,913.58x = 221,829,999,262.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,829,999,262.20/510,913.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,183.02
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