Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824,200.38, 1,236,478.14 and 255,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824,200.38, 1,236,478.14 and 255,570 is: 383,410.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824,200.38 : 1,236,478.14 = 255,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824,200.38/1,236,478.14 = 255,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824,200.38x = 1,236,478.14 × 255,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824,200.38x = 316,006,718,239.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,006,718,239.80/824,200.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,410.06
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