Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,981.20, 1,208,680.20 and 326,007.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805,981.20, 1,208,680.20 and 326,007.60 is: 488,893.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805,981.20 : 1,208,680.20 = 326,007.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805,981.20/1,208,680.20 = 326,007.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805,981.20x = 1,208,680.20 × 326,007.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805,981.20x = 394,038,931,169.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,038,931,169.52/805,981.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488,893.45
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