Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153,236.40, 1,729,850.52 and 311,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,153,236.40, 1,729,850.52 and 311,788 is: 467,680.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,153,236.40 : 1,729,850.52 = 311,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,153,236.40/1,729,850.52 = 311,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,153,236.40x = 1,729,850.52 × 311,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,153,236.40x = 539,346,633,929.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,346,633,929.76/1,153,236.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,680.90
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