Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,849.42, 1,208,923.64 and 266,143.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805,849.42, 1,208,923.64 and 266,143.08 is: 399,264.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805,849.42 : 1,208,923.64 = 266,143.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805,849.42/1,208,923.64 = 266,143.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805,849.42x = 1,208,923.64 × 266,143.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805,849.42x = 321,746,661,034.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,746,661,034.41/805,849.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,264.00
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