Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,742.84, 1,004,622.56 and 196,437.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 669,742.84, 1,004,622.56 and 196,437.97 is: 294,659.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,742.84 : 1,004,622.56 = 196,437.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,742.84/1,004,622.56 = 196,437.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,742.84x = 1,004,622.56 × 196,437.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,742.84x = 197,346,016,302.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,346,016,302.60/669,742.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,659.39
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