Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,962.56, 1,244,936.86 and 230,922
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 829,962.56, 1,244,936.86 and 230,922 is: 346,381.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
829,962.56 : 1,244,936.86 = 230,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
829,962.56/1,244,936.86 = 230,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
829,962.56x = 1,244,936.86 × 230,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
829,962.56x = 287,483,309,007.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,483,309,007.62/829,962.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,381.06
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