Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,143, 1,059,214.50 and 207,507
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 706,143, 1,059,214.50 and 207,507 is: 311,260.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,143 : 1,059,214.50 = 207,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,143/1,059,214.50 = 207,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,143x = 1,059,214.50 × 207,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,143x = 219,794,423,251.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,794,423,251.50/706,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,260.50
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