Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,527, 776,290.50 and 143,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 517,527, 776,290.50 and 143,550 is: 215,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,527 : 776,290.50 = 143,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,527/776,290.50 = 143,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,527x = 776,290.50 × 143,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,527x = 111,436,501,275 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,436,501,275/517,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,325
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