Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,962.12, 611,057.04 and 197,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407,962.12, 611,057.04 and 197,158 is: 295,308.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,962.12 : 611,057.04 = 197,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,962.12/611,057.04 = 197,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,962.12x = 611,057.04 × 197,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,962.12x = 120,474,783,892.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,474,783,892.32/407,962.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,308.75
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