Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,643.38, 809,323.97 and 160,461.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 539,643.38, 809,323.97 and 160,461.99 is: 240,651.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,643.38 : 809,323.97 = 160,461.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,643.38/809,323.97 = 160,461.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,643.38x = 809,323.97 × 160,461.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,643.38x = 129,865,733,978.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,865,733,978.59/539,643.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,651.03
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