Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,895.40, 1,244,104.57 and 324,341.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 829,895.40, 1,244,104.57 and 324,341.41 is: 486,223.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
829,895.40 : 1,244,104.57 = 324,341.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
829,895.40/1,244,104.57 = 324,341.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
829,895.40x = 1,244,104.57 × 324,341.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
829,895.40x = 403,514,630,421.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,514,630,421.24/829,895.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,223.48
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