Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,671.36, 780,115.40 and 284,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,671.36, 780,115.40 and 284,180 is: 425,783.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,671.36 : 780,115.40 = 284,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,671.36/780,115.40 = 284,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,671.36x = 780,115.40 × 284,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,671.36x = 221,693,194,372 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,693,194,372/520,671.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,783.35
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