Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,606.84, 1,119,914.58 and 185,641.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 746,606.84, 1,119,914.58 and 185,641.34 is: 278,463.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746,606.84 : 1,119,914.58 = 185,641.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746,606.84/1,119,914.58 = 185,641.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746,606.84x = 1,119,914.58 × 185,641.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746,606.84x = 207,902,443,316.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,902,443,316.74/746,606.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,463.08
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