Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,873.20, 1,154,889.16 and 454,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 836,873.20, 1,154,889.16 and 454,900 is: 627,764.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,873.20 : 1,154,889.16 = 454,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,873.20/1,154,889.16 = 454,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,873.20x = 1,154,889.16 × 454,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,873.20x = 525,359,078,884.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,359,078,884.00/836,873.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,764.25
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