Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,393.82, 901,902.09 and 196,493.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601,393.82, 901,902.09 and 196,493.75 is: 294,678.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,393.82 : 901,902.09 = 196,493.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,393.82/901,902.09 = 196,493.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,393.82x = 901,902.09 × 196,493.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,393.82x = 177,218,123,406.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,218,123,406.41/601,393.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,678.99
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