Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,434.64, 1,202,034.24 and 302,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 801,434.64, 1,202,034.24 and 302,682 is: 453,978.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,434.64 : 1,202,034.24 = 302,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,434.64/1,202,034.24 = 302,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,434.64x = 1,202,034.24 × 302,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,434.64x = 363,834,127,831.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,834,127,831.68/801,434.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,978.54
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