Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,066.88, 1,285,081.76 and 383,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 857,066.88, 1,285,081.76 and 383,664 is: 575,263.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
857,066.88 : 1,285,081.76 = 383,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
857,066.88/1,285,081.76 = 383,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
857,066.88x = 1,285,081.76 × 383,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
857,066.88x = 493,039,608,368.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,039,608,368.64/857,066.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,263.87
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