Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,918.60, 1,016,836 and 278,549.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 677,918.60, 1,016,836 and 278,549.12 is: 417,806.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,918.60 : 1,016,836 = 278,549.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,918.60/1,016,836 = 278,549.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,918.60x = 1,016,836 × 278,549.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,918.60x = 283,238,772,984.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,238,772,984.32/677,918.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,806.46
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