Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,322, 852,498.36 and 174,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 568,322, 852,498.36 and 174,338 is: 261,511.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,322 : 852,498.36 = 174,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,322/852,498.36 = 174,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,322x = 852,498.36 × 174,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,322x = 148,622,859,085.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,622,859,085.68/568,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,511.71
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