Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,584.14, 831,979.08 and 175,600.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554,584.14, 831,979.08 and 175,600.80 is: 263,433.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,584.14 : 831,979.08 = 175,600.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,584.14/831,979.08 = 175,600.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,584.14x = 831,979.08 × 175,600.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,584.14x = 146,096,192,031.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,096,192,031.26/554,584.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,433.77
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