Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,273.28, 776,943.36 and 185,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,273.28, 776,943.36 and 185,616 is: 278,256.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,273.28 : 776,943.36 = 185,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,273.28/776,943.36 = 185,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,273.28x = 776,943.36 × 185,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,273.28x = 144,213,118,709.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,213,118,709.76/518,273.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,256.90
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