Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,291.30, 1,302,426 and 532,299.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 867,291.30, 1,302,426 and 532,299.06 is: 799,362.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867,291.30 : 1,302,426 = 532,299.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867,291.30/1,302,426 = 532,299.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867,291.30x = 1,302,426 × 532,299.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867,291.30x = 693,280,135,519.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 693,280,135,519.56/867,291.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,362.49
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