Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,235.68, 885,361.44 and 185,414.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 590,235.68, 885,361.44 and 185,414.70 is: 278,124.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
590,235.68 : 885,361.44 = 185,414.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
590,235.68/885,361.44 = 185,414.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
590,235.68x = 885,361.44 × 185,414.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
590,235.68x = 164,159,025,789.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,159,025,789.17/590,235.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,124.54
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