Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,219, 1,066,828.50 and 185,907
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 711,219, 1,066,828.50 and 185,907 is: 278,860.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,219 : 1,066,828.50 = 185,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,219/1,066,828.50 = 185,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,219x = 1,066,828.50 × 185,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,219x = 198,330,885,949.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,330,885,949.50/711,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,860.50
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