Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,246.43, 1,249,934.45 and 272,337.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 833,246.43, 1,249,934.45 and 272,337.63 is: 408,527.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
833,246.43 : 1,249,934.45 = 272,337.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
833,246.43/1,249,934.45 = 272,337.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
833,246.43x = 1,249,934.45 × 272,337.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
833,246.43x = 340,404,184,406.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,404,184,406.67/833,246.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,527.62
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