Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,283, 979,924.50 and 210,051
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 653,283, 979,924.50 and 210,051 is: 315,076.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
653,283 : 979,924.50 = 210,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
653,283/979,924.50 = 210,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
653,283x = 979,924.50 × 210,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
653,283x = 205,834,121,149.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,834,121,149.50/653,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,076.50
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