Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,468.64, 1,280,696.64 and 348,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 854,468.64, 1,280,696.64 and 348,714 is: 522,660.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,468.64 : 1,280,696.64 = 348,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,468.64/1,280,696.64 = 348,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,468.64x = 1,280,696.64 × 348,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,468.64x = 446,596,848,120.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,596,848,120.96/854,468.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,660.31
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