Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879,276.70, 1,318,226 and 347,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 879,276.70, 1,318,226 and 347,196 is: 520,521.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
879,276.70 : 1,318,226 = 347,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
879,276.70/1,318,226 = 347,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
879,276.70x = 1,318,226 × 347,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
879,276.70x = 457,682,794,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,682,794,296/879,276.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,521.92
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