Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,987.52, 907,481.28 and 161,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604,987.52, 907,481.28 and 161,744 is: 242,616
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604,987.52 : 907,481.28 = 161,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604,987.52/907,481.28 = 161,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604,987.52x = 907,481.28 × 161,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604,987.52x = 146,779,652,152.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,779,652,152.32/604,987.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,616
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