Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,293, 1,189,939.50 and 202,317
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 793,293, 1,189,939.50 and 202,317 is: 303,475.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,293 : 1,189,939.50 = 202,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,293/1,189,939.50 = 202,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,293x = 1,189,939.50 × 202,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,293x = 240,744,989,821.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,744,989,821.50/793,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,475.50
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