Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,902.80, 1,223,379 and 316,683.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 815,902.80, 1,223,379 and 316,683.60 is: 474,840.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
815,902.80 : 1,223,379 = 316,683.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
815,902.80/1,223,379 = 316,683.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
815,902.80x = 1,223,379 × 316,683.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
815,902.80x = 387,424,065,884.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,424,065,884.40/815,902.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,840.96
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