Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,398.32, 912,685.50 and 187,707
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,398.32, 912,685.50 and 187,707 is: 281,587.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,398.32 : 912,685.50 = 187,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,398.32/912,685.50 = 187,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,398.32x = 912,685.50 × 187,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,398.32x = 171,317,457,148.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,317,457,148.50/608,398.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,587.66
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