Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,908.16, 856,362.24 and 196,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570,908.16, 856,362.24 and 196,902 is: 295,353
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,908.16 : 856,362.24 = 196,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,908.16/856,362.24 = 196,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,908.16x = 856,362.24 × 196,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,908.16x = 168,619,437,780.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,619,437,780.48/570,908.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,353
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