Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,482, 972,727.32 and 205,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648,482, 972,727.32 and 205,250 is: 307,876.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,482 : 972,727.32 = 205,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,482/972,727.32 = 205,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,482x = 972,727.32 × 205,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,482x = 199,652,282,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,652,282,430/648,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,876.37
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