Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,891, 973,336.50 and 205,659
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 648,891, 973,336.50 and 205,659 is: 308,488.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
648,891 : 973,336.50 = 205,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
648,891/973,336.50 = 205,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
648,891x = 973,336.50 × 205,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
648,891x = 200,175,411,253.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,175,411,253.50/648,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,488.50
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