Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,836.84, 848,860.16 and 186,783.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 565,836.84, 848,860.16 and 186,783.98 is: 280,210.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,836.84 : 848,860.16 = 186,783.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,836.84/848,860.16 = 186,783.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,836.84x = 848,860.16 × 186,783.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,836.84x = 158,553,473,970.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,553,473,970.02/565,836.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,210.59
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