Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,248.90, 713,664 and 302,441.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 517,248.90, 713,664 and 302,441.76 is: 417,288.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,248.90 : 713,664 = 302,441.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,248.90/713,664 = 302,441.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,248.90x = 713,664 × 302,441.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,248.90x = 215,841,796,208.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,841,796,208.64/517,248.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,288.07
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