Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,846.56, 770,886.84 and 277,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513,846.56, 770,886.84 and 277,184 is: 415,839.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,846.56 : 770,886.84 = 277,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,846.56/770,886.84 = 277,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,846.56x = 770,886.84 × 277,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,846.56x = 213,677,497,858.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,677,497,858.56/513,846.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,839.11
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