Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,917.74, 608,864 and 192,839
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 405,917.74, 608,864 and 192,839 is: 289,252.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,917.74 : 608,864 = 192,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,917.74/608,864 = 192,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,917.74x = 608,864 × 192,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,917.74x = 117,412,724,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,412,724,896/405,917.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,252.51
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