Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,525.50, 1,257,985.08 and 277,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 838,525.50, 1,257,985.08 and 277,560 is: 416,405.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,525.50 : 1,257,985.08 = 277,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,525.50/1,257,985.08 = 277,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,525.50x = 1,257,985.08 × 277,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,525.50x = 349,166,338,804.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,166,338,804.80/838,525.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,405.15
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