Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,690.13, 884,535.19 and 168,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589,690.13, 884,535.19 and 168,966 is: 253,449
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,690.13 : 884,535.19 = 168,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,690.13/884,535.19 = 168,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,690.13x = 884,535.19 × 168,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,690.13x = 149,456,372,491.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,456,372,491.13/589,690.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,449
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