Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,440.84, 896,161.26 and 176,683.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597,440.84, 896,161.26 and 176,683.94 is: 265,025.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597,440.84 : 896,161.26 = 176,683.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597,440.84/896,161.26 = 176,683.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597,440.84x = 896,161.26 × 176,683.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597,440.84x = 158,337,302,292.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,337,302,292.16/597,440.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,025.91
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