Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138,980.16, 1,708,486.80 and 297,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,138,980.16, 1,708,486.80 and 297,532 is: 446,302.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,138,980.16 : 1,708,486.80 = 297,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,138,980.16/1,708,486.80 = 297,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,138,980.16x = 1,708,486.80 × 297,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,138,980.16x = 508,329,494,577.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,329,494,577.60/1,138,980.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,302.33
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