Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,669.56, 585,998.26 and 124,427.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,669.56, 585,998.26 and 124,427.84 is: 186,639.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,669.56 : 585,998.26 = 124,427.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,669.56/585,998.26 = 124,427.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,669.56x = 585,998.26 × 124,427.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,669.56x = 72,914,497,735.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,914,497,735.56/390,669.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,639.82
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