Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,041.44, 958,654.32 and 195,844
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 639,041.44, 958,654.32 and 195,844 is: 293,794.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,041.44 : 958,654.32 = 195,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,041.44/958,654.32 = 195,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,041.44x = 958,654.32 × 195,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,041.44x = 187,746,696,646.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,746,696,646.08/639,041.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,794.24
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