Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,278.99, 1,312,924.52 and 735,284.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877,278.99, 1,312,924.52 and 735,284.58 is: 1,100,417.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877,278.99 : 1,312,924.52 = 735,284.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877,278.99/1,312,924.52 = 735,284.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877,278.99x = 1,312,924.52 × 735,284.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877,278.99x = 965,373,154,259.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,373,154,259.90/877,278.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,417.50
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