Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,265.64, 1,204,161.18 and 277,585
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803,265.64, 1,204,161.18 and 277,585 is: 416,122.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,265.64 : 1,204,161.18 = 277,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,265.64/1,204,161.18 = 277,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,265.64x = 1,204,161.18 × 277,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,265.64x = 334,257,081,150.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,257,081,150.30/803,265.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,122.72
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