Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,987.58, 1,277,543.97 and 283,163.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 851,987.58, 1,277,543.97 and 283,163.46 is: 424,599.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,987.58 : 1,277,543.97 = 283,163.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,987.58/1,277,543.97 = 283,163.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,987.58x = 1,277,543.97 × 283,163.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,987.58x = 361,753,770,847.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,753,770,847.34/851,987.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,599.82
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