Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,242.64, 1,295,662.56 and 437,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 863,242.64, 1,295,662.56 and 437,078 is: 656,021.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,242.64 : 1,295,662.56 = 437,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,242.64/1,295,662.56 = 437,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,242.64x = 1,295,662.56 × 437,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,242.64x = 566,305,600,399.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,305,600,399.68/863,242.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,021.35
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