Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,575, 1,325,362.50 and 218,727
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883,575, 1,325,362.50 and 218,727 is: 328,090.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,575 : 1,325,362.50 = 218,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,575/1,325,362.50 = 218,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,575x = 1,325,362.50 × 218,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,575x = 289,892,563,537.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,892,563,537.50/883,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,090.50
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