Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,159.81, 1,272,397.36 and 279,580.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848,159.81, 1,272,397.36 and 279,580.74 is: 419,423.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,159.81 : 1,272,397.36 = 279,580.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,159.81/1,272,397.36 = 279,580.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,159.81x = 1,272,397.36 × 279,580.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,159.81x = 355,737,794,115.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,737,794,115.24/848,159.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,423.07
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