Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824,553.26, 1,236,985.27 and 312,371.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824,553.26, 1,236,985.27 and 312,371.82 is: 468,616.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824,553.26 : 1,236,985.27 = 312,371.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824,553.26/1,236,985.27 = 312,371.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824,553.26x = 1,236,985.27 × 312,371.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824,553.26x = 386,399,333,137.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,399,333,137.24/824,553.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,616.59
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