Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,500.96, 663,678 and 189,822
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442,500.96, 663,678 and 189,822 is: 284,701.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,500.96 : 663,678 = 189,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,500.96/663,678 = 189,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,500.96x = 663,678 × 189,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,500.96x = 125,980,685,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,980,685,316/442,500.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,701.50
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