Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873,176.88, 1,310,267.52 and 367,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 873,176.88, 1,310,267.52 and 367,698 is: 551,758.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
873,176.88 : 1,310,267.52 = 367,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
873,176.88/1,310,267.52 = 367,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
873,176.88x = 1,310,267.52 × 367,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
873,176.88x = 481,782,746,568.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,782,746,568.96/873,176.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,758.48
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