Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,527.96, 1,217,054 and 305,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 811,527.96, 1,217,054 and 305,724 is: 458,496.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811,527.96 : 1,217,054 = 305,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811,527.96/1,217,054 = 305,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811,527.96x = 1,217,054 × 305,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811,527.96x = 372,082,617,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,082,617,096/811,527.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,496.36
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