Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,977.62, 901,326.50 and 281,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600,977.62, 901,326.50 and 281,350 is: 421,959.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,977.62 : 901,326.50 = 281,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,977.62/901,326.50 = 281,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,977.62x = 901,326.50 × 281,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,977.62x = 253,588,210,775 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,588,210,775/600,977.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,959.49
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