Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,853.76, 781,280.64 and 188,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,853.76, 781,280.64 and 188,352 is: 282,528
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,853.76 : 781,280.64 = 188,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,853.76/781,280.64 = 188,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,853.76x = 781,280.64 × 188,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,853.76x = 147,155,771,105.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,155,771,105.28/520,853.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,528
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