Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,184.88, 1,176,166.14 and 251,637
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 784,184.88, 1,176,166.14 and 251,637 is: 377,419.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,184.88 : 1,176,166.14 = 251,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,184.88/1,176,166.14 = 251,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,184.88x = 1,176,166.14 × 251,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,184.88x = 295,966,918,971.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,966,918,971.18/784,184.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,419.82
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