Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,928.16, 1,226,477.28 and 374,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817,928.16, 1,226,477.28 and 374,316 is: 561,284.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817,928.16 : 1,226,477.28 = 374,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817,928.16/1,226,477.28 = 374,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817,928.16x = 1,226,477.28 × 374,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817,928.16x = 459,090,069,540.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,090,069,540.48/817,928.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,284.10
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