Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,152.50, 795,237 and 503,236
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530,152.50, 795,237 and 503,236 is: 754,861.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,152.50 : 795,237 = 503,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,152.50/795,237 = 503,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,152.50x = 795,237 × 503,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,152.50x = 400,191,886,932 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,191,886,932/530,152.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,861.83
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