Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,424.19, 1,256,136.89 and 206,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 837,424.19, 1,256,136.89 and 206,338 is: 309,507.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837,424.19 : 1,256,136.89 = 206,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837,424.19/1,256,136.89 = 206,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837,424.19x = 1,256,136.89 × 206,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837,424.19x = 259,188,773,608.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,188,773,608.82/837,424.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,507.15
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