Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,281, 840,428.80 and 186,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 560,281, 840,428.80 and 186,304 is: 279,458.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,281 : 840,428.80 = 186,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,281/840,428.80 = 186,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,281x = 840,428.80 × 186,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,281x = 156,575,247,155.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,575,247,155.20/560,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,458.43
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