Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,298.50, 1,274,144.58 and 288,333
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849,298.50, 1,274,144.58 and 288,333 is: 432,566.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849,298.50 : 1,274,144.58 = 288,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849,298.50/1,274,144.58 = 288,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849,298.50x = 1,274,144.58 × 288,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849,298.50x = 367,377,929,185.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,377,929,185.14/849,298.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,566.32
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