Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,921.74, 608,870 and 192,843
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 405,921.74, 608,870 and 192,843 is: 289,258.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,921.74 : 608,870 = 192,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,921.74/608,870 = 192,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,921.74x = 608,870 × 192,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,921.74x = 117,416,317,410 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,416,317,410/405,921.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,258.51
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