Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,531.52, 592,882.56 and 184,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 395,531.52, 592,882.56 and 184,992 is: 277,294.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395,531.52 : 592,882.56 = 184,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395,531.52/592,882.56 = 184,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395,531.52x = 592,882.56 × 184,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395,531.52x = 109,678,530,539.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,678,530,539.52/395,531.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,294.03
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