Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,726.70, 1,219,170.24 and 280,177.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 812,726.70, 1,219,170.24 and 280,177.62 is: 420,294.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812,726.70 : 1,219,170.24 = 280,177.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812,726.70/1,219,170.24 = 280,177.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812,726.70x = 1,219,170.24 × 280,177.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812,726.70x = 341,584,216,218.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,584,216,218.03/812,726.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,294.07
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