Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,640.96, 1,020,961.44 and 181,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680,640.96, 1,020,961.44 and 181,992 is: 272,988
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,640.96 : 1,020,961.44 = 181,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,640.96/1,020,961.44 = 181,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,640.96x = 1,020,961.44 × 181,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,640.96x = 185,806,814,388.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,806,814,388.48/680,640.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,988
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