Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,119.44, 1,272,178.08 and 217,033.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848,119.44, 1,272,178.08 and 217,033.44 is: 325,549.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,119.44 : 1,272,178.08 = 217,033.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,119.44/1,272,178.08 = 217,033.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,119.44x = 1,272,178.08 × 217,033.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,119.44x = 276,105,184,995.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,105,184,995.00/848,119.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,549.88
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