Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,656.79, 1,236,284.12 and 397,492.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 823,656.79, 1,236,284.12 and 397,492.54 is: 596,624.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
823,656.79 : 1,236,284.12 = 397,492.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
823,656.79/1,236,284.12 = 397,492.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
823,656.79x = 1,236,284.12 × 397,492.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
823,656.79x = 491,413,715,020.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,413,715,020.47/823,656.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,624.37
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