Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,818, 717,351 and 281,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 519,818, 717,351 and 281,354 is: 388,269.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,818 : 717,351 = 281,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,818/717,351 = 281,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,818x = 717,351 × 281,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,818x = 201,829,573,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,829,573,254/519,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,269.69
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