Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,739.74, 914,656.98 and 183,242.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 609,739.74, 914,656.98 and 183,242.28 is: 274,877.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,739.74 : 914,656.98 = 183,242.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,739.74/914,656.98 = 183,242.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,739.74x = 914,656.98 × 183,242.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,739.74x = 167,603,830,433.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,603,830,433.11/609,739.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,877.66
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