Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149,779.68, 1,724,538.30 and 308,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,149,779.68, 1,724,538.30 and 308,266 is: 462,363.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,149,779.68 : 1,724,538.30 = 308,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,149,779.68/1,724,538.30 = 308,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,149,779.68x = 1,724,538.30 × 308,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,149,779.68x = 531,616,523,587.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,616,523,587.80/1,149,779.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,363.82
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