Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,529.08, 1,207,538.70 and 272,677.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805,529.08, 1,207,538.70 and 272,677.24 is: 408,760.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805,529.08 : 1,207,538.70 = 272,677.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805,529.08/1,207,538.70 = 272,677.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805,529.08x = 1,207,538.70 × 272,677.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805,529.08x = 329,268,319,909.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,268,319,909.19/805,529.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,760.31
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