Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,763.98, 608,527 and 152,862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 405,763.98, 608,527 and 152,862 is: 229,248.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,763.98 : 608,527 = 152,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,763.98/608,527 = 152,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,763.98x = 608,527 × 152,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,763.98x = 93,020,654,274 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,020,654,274/405,763.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,248.18
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