Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,283.44, 978,320.20 and 178,858.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 652,283.44, 978,320.20 and 178,858.96 is: 268,259.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,283.44 : 978,320.20 = 178,858.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,283.44/978,320.20 = 178,858.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,283.44x = 978,320.20 × 178,858.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,283.44x = 174,981,333,518.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,981,333,518.99/652,283.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,259.66
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