Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,504, 830,256 and 179,527
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 553,504, 830,256 and 179,527 is: 269,290.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,504 : 830,256 = 179,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,504/830,256 = 179,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,504x = 830,256 × 179,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,504x = 149,053,368,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,053,368,912/553,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,290.50
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