Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,350.92, 883,632.66 and 184,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589,350.92, 883,632.66 and 184,406 is: 276,485.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,350.92 : 883,632.66 = 184,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,350.92/883,632.66 = 184,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,350.92x = 883,632.66 × 184,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,350.92x = 162,947,164,299.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,947,164,299.96/589,350.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,485.81
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