Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,863.32, 654,740.86 and 196,721
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 436,863.32, 654,740.86 and 196,721 is: 294,831.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,863.32 : 654,740.86 = 196,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,863.32/654,740.86 = 196,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,863.32x = 654,740.86 × 196,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,863.32x = 128,801,276,720.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,801,276,720.06/436,863.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,831.98
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