Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,167.04, 1,863,319.68 and 355,680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,242,167.04, 1,863,319.68 and 355,680 is: 533,539.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,242,167.04 : 1,863,319.68 = 355,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,242,167.04/1,863,319.68 = 355,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,242,167.04x = 1,863,319.68 × 355,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,242,167.04x = 662,745,543,782.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,745,543,782.40/1,242,167.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533,539.79
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