Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545,176.73, 817,932.53 and 279,124.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 545,176.73, 817,932.53 and 279,124.08 is: 418,771.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,176.73 : 817,932.53 = 279,124.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,176.73/817,932.53 = 279,124.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,176.73x = 817,932.53 × 279,124.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,176.73x = 228,304,662,568.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,304,662,568.89/545,176.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,771.84
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