Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,241.74, 1,269,572.71 and 419,977.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 846,241.74, 1,269,572.71 and 419,977.62 is: 630,070.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846,241.74 : 1,269,572.71 = 419,977.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846,241.74/1,269,572.71 = 419,977.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846,241.74x = 1,269,572.71 × 419,977.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846,241.74x = 533,192,127,286.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,192,127,286.74/846,241.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,070.70
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