Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485,286.36, 2,227,972.74 and 363,355
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,485,286.36, 2,227,972.74 and 363,355 is: 545,043.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,485,286.36 : 2,227,972.74 = 363,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,485,286.36/2,227,972.74 = 363,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,485,286.36x = 2,227,972.74 × 363,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,485,286.36x = 809,545,034,942.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,545,034,942.70/1,485,286.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,043.07
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