Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,977.24, 1,170,037.26 and 219,007.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779,977.24, 1,170,037.26 and 219,007.96 is: 328,531.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,977.24 : 1,170,037.26 = 219,007.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,977.24/1,170,037.26 = 219,007.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,977.24x = 1,170,037.26 × 219,007.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,977.24x = 256,247,473,436.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,247,473,436.59/779,977.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,531.99
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