Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,185.76, 1,225,778.64 and 256,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817,185.76, 1,225,778.64 and 256,264 is: 384,396.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,185.76 : 1,225,778.64 = 256,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,185.76/1,225,778.64 = 256,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,185.76x = 1,225,778.64 × 256,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,185.76x = 314,122,937,400.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,122,937,400.96/817,185.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,396.00
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