Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,187.76, 1,225,781.64 and 256,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817,187.76, 1,225,781.64 and 256,266 is: 384,399
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,187.76 : 1,225,781.64 = 256,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,187.76/1,225,781.64 = 256,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,187.76x = 1,225,781.64 × 256,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,187.76x = 314,126,157,756.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,126,157,756.24/817,187.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,399
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