Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,038.50, 710,775 and 288,684
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 515,038.50, 710,775 and 288,684 is: 398,396.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,038.50 : 710,775 = 288,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,038.50/710,775 = 288,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,038.50x = 710,775 × 288,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,038.50x = 205,189,370,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,189,370,100/515,038.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,396.18
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