Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,488.28, 1,292,158.50 and 524,441.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861,488.28, 1,292,158.50 and 524,441.46 is: 786,617.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,488.28 : 1,292,158.50 = 524,441.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,488.28/1,292,158.50 = 524,441.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,488.28x = 1,292,158.50 × 524,441.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,488.28x = 677,661,490,291.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,661,490,291.41/861,488.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,617.19
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