Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,373.12, 943,855.52 and 208,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629,373.12, 943,855.52 and 208,536 is: 312,736.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,373.12 : 943,855.52 = 208,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,373.12/943,855.52 = 208,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,373.12x = 943,855.52 × 208,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,373.12x = 196,827,854,718.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,827,854,718.72/629,373.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,736.35
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