Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,468.11, 1,202,468.18 and 261,742.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 801,468.11, 1,202,468.18 and 261,742.00 is: 392,699.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,468.11 : 1,202,468.18 = 261,742.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,468.11/1,202,468.18 = 261,742.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,468.11x = 1,202,468.18 × 261,742.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,468.11x = 314,736,424,017.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,736,424,017.75/801,468.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,699.87
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