Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144,296.92, 1,716,529.62 and 302,843
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,144,296.92, 1,716,529.62 and 302,843 is: 454,286.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,144,296.92 : 1,716,529.62 = 302,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,144,296.92/1,716,529.62 = 302,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,144,296.92x = 1,716,529.62 × 302,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,144,296.92x = 519,838,979,709.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 519,838,979,709.66/1,144,296.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,286.79
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