Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,736.24, 1,250,981.64 and 328,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 833,736.24, 1,250,981.64 and 328,158 is: 492,385.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
833,736.24 : 1,250,981.64 = 328,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
833,736.24/1,250,981.64 = 328,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
833,736.24x = 1,250,981.64 × 328,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
833,736.24x = 410,519,633,019.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,519,633,019.12/833,736.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,385.50
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