Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,445.12, 1,313,874.21 and 343,823.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 876,445.12, 1,313,874.21 and 343,823.14 is: 515,423.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,445.12 : 1,313,874.21 = 343,823.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,445.12/1,313,874.21 = 343,823.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,445.12x = 1,313,874.21 × 343,823.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,445.12x = 451,740,356,447.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,740,356,447.22/876,445.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,423.44
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