Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,857, 1,361,785.50 and 243,009
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 907,857, 1,361,785.50 and 243,009 is: 364,513.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907,857 : 1,361,785.50 = 243,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907,857/1,361,785.50 = 243,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907,857x = 1,361,785.50 × 243,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907,857x = 330,926,132,569.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,926,132,569.50/907,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,513.50
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