Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,428.08, 810,447.72 and 185,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,428.08, 810,447.72 and 185,350 is: 277,958.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,428.08 : 810,447.72 = 185,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,428.08/810,447.72 = 185,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,428.08x = 810,447.72 × 185,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,428.08x = 150,216,484,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,216,484,902/540,428.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,958.33
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