Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,277.20, 1,257,403.44 and 207,190.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 838,277.20, 1,257,403.44 and 207,190.96 is: 310,783.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,277.20 : 1,257,403.44 = 207,190.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,277.20/1,257,403.44 = 207,190.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,277.20x = 1,257,403.44 × 207,190.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,277.20x = 260,522,625,840.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,522,625,840.90/838,277.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,783.39
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