Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,845.48, 791,658.78 and 186,335.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527,845.48, 791,658.78 and 186,335.08 is: 279,463.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,845.48 : 791,658.78 = 186,335.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,845.48/791,658.78 = 186,335.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,845.48x = 791,658.78 × 186,335.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,845.48x = 147,513,802,104.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,513,802,104.00/527,845.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,463.99
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