Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,394.56, 613,625.28 and 187,312
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 409,394.56, 613,625.28 and 187,312 is: 280,754.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,394.56 : 613,625.28 = 187,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,394.56/613,625.28 = 187,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,394.56x = 613,625.28 × 187,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,394.56x = 114,939,378,447.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,939,378,447.36/409,394.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,754.53
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