Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463,076.96, 2,194,393.68 and 398,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,463,076.96, 2,194,393.68 and 398,202 is: 597,242.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,463,076.96 : 2,194,393.68 = 398,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,463,076.96/2,194,393.68 = 398,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,463,076.96x = 2,194,393.68 × 398,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,463,076.96x = 873,811,952,163.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 873,811,952,163.36/1,463,076.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,242.64
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