Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,468.40, 588,708 and 111,985.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392,468.40, 588,708 and 111,985.56 is: 167,979.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,468.40 : 588,708 = 111,985.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,468.40/588,708 = 111,985.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,468.40x = 588,708 × 111,985.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,468.40x = 65,926,795,056.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,926,795,056.48/392,468.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,979.88
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