Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,837.60, 694,120.32 and 196,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 462,837.60, 694,120.32 and 196,596 is: 294,836.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,837.60 : 694,120.32 = 196,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,837.60/694,120.32 = 196,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,837.60x = 694,120.32 × 196,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,837.60x = 136,461,278,430.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,461,278,430.72/462,837.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,836.20
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