Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,236.88, 1,168,153.56 and 280,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779,236.88, 1,168,153.56 and 280,250 is: 420,122.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,236.88 : 1,168,153.56 = 280,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,236.88/1,168,153.56 = 280,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,236.88x = 1,168,153.56 × 280,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,236.88x = 327,375,035,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,375,035,190/779,236.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,122.61
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