Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,864.76, 769,219.38 and 180,363
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,864.76, 769,219.38 and 180,363 is: 270,517.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,864.76 : 769,219.38 = 180,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,864.76/769,219.38 = 180,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,864.76x = 769,219.38 × 180,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,864.76x = 138,738,715,034.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,738,715,034.94/512,864.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,517.15
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