Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,107.44, 634,827.12 and 186,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423,107.44, 634,827.12 and 186,284 is: 279,499.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,107.44 : 634,827.12 = 186,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,107.44/634,827.12 = 186,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,107.44x = 634,827.12 × 186,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,107.44x = 118,258,135,222.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,258,135,222.08/423,107.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,499.07
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