Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,558.40, 899,455.68 and 178,824.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 599,558.40, 899,455.68 and 178,824.96 is: 268,272.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,558.40 : 899,455.68 = 178,824.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,558.40/899,455.68 = 178,824.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,558.40x = 899,455.68 × 178,824.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,558.40x = 160,845,125,997.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,845,125,997.77/599,558.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,272.66
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