Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,028.08, 899,908.65 and 173,470.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600,028.08, 899,908.65 and 173,470.74 is: 260,167.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,028.08 : 899,908.65 = 173,470.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,028.08/899,908.65 = 173,470.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,028.08x = 899,908.65 × 173,470.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,028.08x = 156,107,819,447.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,107,819,447.90/600,028.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,167.52
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