Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,971.10, 1,295,975.34 and 264,919
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 863,971.10, 1,295,975.34 and 264,919 is: 397,384.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,971.10 : 1,295,975.34 = 264,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,971.10/1,295,975.34 = 264,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,971.10x = 1,295,975.34 × 264,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,971.10x = 343,328,491,097.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,328,491,097.46/863,971.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,384.23
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