Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,599.58, 690,899.37 and 179,920
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,599.58, 690,899.37 and 179,920 is: 269,880
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,599.58 : 690,899.37 = 179,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,599.58/690,899.37 = 179,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,599.58x = 690,899.37 × 179,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,599.58x = 124,306,614,650.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,306,614,650.40/460,599.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,880
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