Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,462.87, 795,686.50 and 131,103.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530,462.87, 795,686.50 and 131,103.68 is: 196,653.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,462.87 : 795,686.50 = 131,103.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,462.87/795,686.50 = 131,103.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,462.87x = 795,686.50 × 131,103.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,462.87x = 104,317,423,970.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,317,423,970.13/530,462.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,653.58
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