Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,919.74, 608,867 and 192,841
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 405,919.74, 608,867 and 192,841 is: 289,255.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,919.74 : 608,867 = 192,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,919.74/608,867 = 192,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,919.74x = 608,867 × 192,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,919.74x = 117,414,521,147 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,414,521,147/405,919.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,255.51
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