Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,629.48, 1,205,609.98 and 263,926.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803,629.48, 1,205,609.98 and 263,926.44 is: 395,944.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,629.48 : 1,205,609.98 = 263,926.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,629.48/1,205,609.98 = 263,926.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,629.48x = 1,205,609.98 × 263,926.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,629.48x = 318,192,350,049.87 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,192,350,049.87/803,629.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,944.10
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