Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,173.92, 795,234.96 and 197,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 530,173.92, 795,234.96 and 197,724 is: 296,576.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,173.92 : 795,234.96 = 197,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,173.92/795,234.96 = 197,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,173.92x = 795,234.96 × 197,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,173.92x = 157,237,037,231.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,237,037,231.04/530,173.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,576.33
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