Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,988.22, 868,546.50 and 199,866
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 578,988.22, 868,546.50 and 199,866 is: 299,821.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,988.22 : 868,546.50 = 199,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,988.22/868,546.50 = 199,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,988.22x = 868,546.50 × 199,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,988.22x = 173,592,914,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,592,914,769/578,988.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,821.15
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