Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,818.49, 1,207,275.10 and 512,208.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874,818.49, 1,207,275.10 and 512,208.42 is: 706,862.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,818.49 : 1,207,275.10 = 512,208.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,818.49/1,207,275.10 = 512,208.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,818.49x = 1,207,275.10 × 512,208.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,818.49x = 618,376,471,476.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,376,471,476.34/874,818.49 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,862.60
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