Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,529, 776,293.50 and 143,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 517,529, 776,293.50 and 143,552 is: 215,328
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,529 : 776,293.50 = 143,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,529/776,293.50 = 143,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,529x = 776,293.50 × 143,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,529x = 111,438,484,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,438,484,512/517,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,328
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