Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,432.81, 1,269,517.98 and 247,233.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 846,432.81, 1,269,517.98 and 247,233.06 is: 370,811.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846,432.81 : 1,269,517.98 = 247,233.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846,432.81/1,269,517.98 = 247,233.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846,432.81x = 1,269,517.98 × 247,233.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846,432.81x = 313,866,814,920.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,866,814,920.42/846,432.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,811.26
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