Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,512, 902,268 and 180,788.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 601,512, 902,268 and 180,788.28 is: 271,182.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,512 : 902,268 = 180,788.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,512/902,268 = 180,788.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,512x = 902,268 × 180,788.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,512x = 163,119,479,819.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,119,479,819.04/601,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,182.42
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