Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,326, 1,017,508.44 and 179,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678,326, 1,017,508.44 and 179,690 is: 269,540.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,326 : 1,017,508.44 = 179,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,326/1,017,508.44 = 179,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,326x = 1,017,508.44 × 179,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,326x = 182,836,091,583.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,836,091,583.60/678,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,540.15
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