Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,916.15, 1,271,601.97 and 279,164.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 847,916.15, 1,271,601.97 and 279,164.93 is: 418,657.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
847,916.15 : 1,271,601.97 = 279,164.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
847,916.15/1,271,601.97 = 279,164.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
847,916.15x = 1,271,601.97 × 279,164.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
847,916.15x = 354,986,667,886.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,986,667,886.99/847,916.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,657.75
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