Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,472.42, 933,703.40 and 173,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622,472.42, 933,703.40 and 173,192 is: 259,786.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,472.42 : 933,703.40 = 173,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,472.42/933,703.40 = 173,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,472.42x = 933,703.40 × 173,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,472.42x = 161,709,958,386.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,709,958,386.84/622,472.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,786.54
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