Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,126.48, 1,255,555.44 and 229,773
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 837,126.48, 1,255,555.44 and 229,773 is: 344,622.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837,126.48 : 1,255,555.44 = 229,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837,126.48/1,255,555.44 = 229,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837,126.48x = 1,255,555.44 × 229,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837,126.48x = 288,492,740,115.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,492,740,115.12/837,126.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,622.64
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