Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,009.92, 1,186,504.96 and 191,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 791,009.92, 1,186,504.96 and 191,976 is: 287,961.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,009.92 : 1,186,504.96 = 191,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,009.92/1,186,504.96 = 191,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,009.92x = 1,186,504.96 × 191,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,009.92x = 227,780,476,200.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,780,476,200.96/791,009.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,961.59
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