Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,399.84, 819,599.76 and 172,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 546,399.84, 819,599.76 and 172,452 is: 258,678
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,399.84 : 819,599.76 = 172,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,399.84/819,599.76 = 172,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,399.84x = 819,599.76 × 172,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,399.84x = 141,341,617,811.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,341,617,811.52/546,399.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,678
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