Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,586.26, 594,791.91 and 116,125.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 396,586.26, 594,791.91 and 116,125.38 is: 174,162.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,586.26 : 594,791.91 = 116,125.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,586.26/594,791.91 = 116,125.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,586.26x = 594,791.91 × 116,125.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,586.26x = 69,070,436,569.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,070,436,569.68/396,586.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,162.45
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