Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,938.60, 757,186.16 and 189,174.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 504,938.60, 757,186.16 and 189,174.09 is: 283,678.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,938.60 : 757,186.16 = 189,174.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,938.60/757,186.16 = 189,174.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,938.60x = 757,186.16 × 189,174.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,938.60x = 143,240,001,832.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,240,001,832.72/504,938.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,678.06
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