Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,279.01, 1,202,349.87 and 484,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 871,279.01, 1,202,349.87 and 484,098 is: 668,046.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871,279.01 : 1,202,349.87 = 484,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871,279.01/1,202,349.87 = 484,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871,279.01x = 1,202,349.87 × 484,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871,279.01x = 582,055,167,367.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,055,167,367.26/871,279.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,046.81
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