Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,464.50, 1,241,196.82 and 266,499
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 827,464.50, 1,241,196.82 and 266,499 is: 399,748.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,464.50 : 1,241,196.82 = 266,499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,464.50/1,241,196.82 = 266,499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,464.50x = 1,241,196.82 × 266,499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,464.50x = 330,777,710,666.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,777,710,666.93/827,464.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,748.52
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