Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,204.90, 914,645.85 and 309,888
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609,204.90, 914,645.85 and 309,888 is: 465,258.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,204.90 : 914,645.85 = 309,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,204.90/914,645.85 = 309,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,204.90x = 914,645.85 × 309,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,204.90x = 283,437,773,164.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,437,773,164.80/609,204.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,258.52
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