Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,972.73, 1,264,126.26 and 337,439.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 842,972.73, 1,264,126.26 and 337,439.49 is: 506,026.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842,972.73 : 1,264,126.26 = 337,439.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842,972.73/1,264,126.26 = 337,439.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842,972.73x = 1,264,126.26 × 337,439.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842,972.73x = 426,566,120,470.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,566,120,470.01/842,972.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,026.00
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