Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,811.26, 1,202,477.46 and 437,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 801,811.26, 1,202,477.46 and 437,016 is: 655,393.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
801,811.26 : 1,202,477.46 = 437,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
801,811.26/1,202,477.46 = 437,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
801,811.26x = 1,202,477.46 × 437,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
801,811.26x = 525,501,889,659.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,501,889,659.36/801,811.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,393.50
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