Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,115.80, 586,673.70 and 251,147.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391,115.80, 586,673.70 and 251,147.80 is: 376,721.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,115.80 : 586,673.70 = 251,147.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,115.80/586,673.70 = 251,147.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,115.80x = 586,673.70 × 251,147.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,115.80x = 147,341,809,072.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,341,809,072.86/391,115.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,721.70
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