Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,537.80, 1,241,306.70 and 512,609.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 827,537.80, 1,241,306.70 and 512,609.80 is: 768,914.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,537.80 : 1,241,306.70 = 512,609.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,537.80/1,241,306.70 = 512,609.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,537.80x = 1,241,306.70 × 512,609.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,537.80x = 636,305,979,225.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,305,979,225.66/827,537.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,914.70
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