Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,867.04, 777,284.40 and 268,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 517,867.04, 777,284.40 and 268,724 is: 403,337.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,867.04 : 777,284.40 = 268,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,867.04/777,284.40 = 268,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,867.04x = 777,284.40 × 268,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,867.04x = 208,874,973,105.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,874,973,105.60/517,867.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,337.07
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