Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,801.84, 1,290,272.40 and 456,075
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861,801.84, 1,290,272.40 and 456,075 is: 682,826.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861,801.84 : 1,290,272.40 = 456,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861,801.84/1,290,272.40 = 456,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861,801.84x = 1,290,272.40 × 456,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861,801.84x = 588,460,984,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,460,984,830/861,801.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,826.33
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