Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,124.18, 921,703.86 and 259,392.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,124.18, 921,703.86 and 259,392.78 is: 389,307.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,124.18 : 921,703.86 = 259,392.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,124.18/921,703.86 = 259,392.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,124.18x = 921,703.86 × 259,392.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,124.18x = 239,083,326,582.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,083,326,582.13/614,124.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,307.79
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