Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,687.82, 1,199,593.68 and 267,210.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 799,687.82, 1,199,593.68 and 267,210.70 is: 400,836.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,687.82 : 1,199,593.68 = 267,210.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,687.82/1,199,593.68 = 267,210.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,687.82x = 1,199,593.68 × 267,210.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,687.82x = 320,544,266,948.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,544,266,948.38/799,687.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,836.75
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