Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,399.84, 654,614.88 and 120,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 436,399.84, 654,614.88 and 120,880 is: 181,324.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,399.84 : 654,614.88 = 120,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,399.84/654,614.88 = 120,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,399.84x = 654,614.88 × 120,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,399.84x = 79,129,846,694.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,129,846,694.40/436,399.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,324.19
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