Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,983, 832,605.72 and 181,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 554,983, 832,605.72 and 181,006 is: 271,551.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,983 : 832,605.72 = 181,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,983/832,605.72 = 181,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,983x = 832,605.72 × 181,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,983x = 150,706,630,954.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,706,630,954.32/554,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,551.80
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