Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,279.08, 825,811.42 and 251,347.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 551,279.08, 825,811.42 and 251,347.07 is: 376,515.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,279.08 : 825,811.42 = 251,347.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,279.08/825,811.42 = 251,347.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,279.08x = 825,811.42 × 251,347.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,279.08x = 207,565,278,051.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,565,278,051.79/551,279.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,515.79
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