Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,339.78, 906,324 and 199,457.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604,339.78, 906,324 and 199,457.42 is: 299,124.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,339.78 : 906,324 = 199,457.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,339.78/906,324 = 199,457.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,339.78x = 906,324 × 199,457.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,339.78x = 180,773,046,724.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,773,046,724.08/604,339.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,124.85
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