Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,784.16, 870,991.92 and 186,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 580,784.16, 870,991.92 and 186,708 is: 280,002.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,784.16 : 870,991.92 = 186,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,784.16/870,991.92 = 186,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,784.16x = 870,991.92 × 186,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,784.16x = 162,621,159,399.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,621,159,399.36/580,784.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,002.75
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