Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,129, 1,116,193.50 and 218,817
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 744,129, 1,116,193.50 and 218,817 is: 328,225.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,129 : 1,116,193.50 = 218,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,129/1,116,193.50 = 218,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,129x = 1,116,193.50 × 218,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,129x = 244,242,113,089.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,242,113,089.50/744,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,225.50
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