Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,897, 998,845.50 and 198,953
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 665,897, 998,845.50 and 198,953 is: 298,429.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,897 : 998,845.50 = 198,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,897/998,845.50 = 198,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,897x = 998,845.50 × 198,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,897x = 198,723,308,761.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,723,308,761.50/665,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,429.50
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