Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211,135.87, 1,817,059.07 and 358,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,211,135.87, 1,817,059.07 and 358,230 is: 537,450.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,211,135.87 : 1,817,059.07 = 358,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,211,135.87/1,817,059.07 = 358,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,211,135.87x = 1,817,059.07 × 358,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,211,135.87x = 650,925,071,541.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,925,071,541.68/1,211,135.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,450.08
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