Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,366.77, 1,173,507.77 and 463,181.00
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 850,366.77, 1,173,507.77 and 463,181.00 is: 639,190.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
850,366.77 : 1,173,507.77 = 463,181.00 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
850,366.77/1,173,507.77 = 463,181.00/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
850,366.77x = 1,173,507.77 × 463,181.00 - Step 4: Simplify right side
850,366.77x = 543,546,497,706.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,546,497,706.78/850,366.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,190.66
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