Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,995.92, 637,056.48 and 188,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424,995.92, 637,056.48 and 188,450 is: 282,481.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,995.92 : 637,056.48 = 188,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,995.92/637,056.48 = 188,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,995.92x = 637,056.48 × 188,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,995.92x = 120,053,293,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,053,293,656/424,995.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,481.05
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