Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,923.68, 712,379.52 and 190,740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474,923.68, 712,379.52 and 190,740 is: 286,107.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,923.68 : 712,379.52 = 190,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,923.68/712,379.52 = 190,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,923.68x = 712,379.52 × 190,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,923.68x = 135,879,269,644.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,879,269,644.80/474,923.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,107.59
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