Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,848.64, 1,282,389.60 and 356,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 854,848.64, 1,282,389.60 and 356,096 is: 534,192.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,848.64 : 1,282,389.60 = 356,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,848.64/1,282,389.60 = 356,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,848.64x = 1,282,389.60 × 356,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,848.64x = 456,653,807,001.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,653,807,001.60/854,848.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,192.59
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