Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,436, 715,441.68 and 279,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,436, 715,441.68 and 279,972 is: 386,361.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,436 : 715,441.68 = 279,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,436/715,441.68 = 279,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,436x = 715,441.68 × 279,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,436x = 200,303,638,032.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,303,638,032.96/518,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,361.36
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