Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,463.96, 786,479.06 and 164,514.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 524,463.96, 786,479.06 and 164,514.75 is: 246,704.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,463.96 : 786,479.06 = 164,514.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,463.96/786,479.06 = 164,514.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,463.96x = 786,479.06 × 164,514.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,463.96x = 129,387,401,181.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,387,401,181.17/524,463.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,704.09
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