Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,465.84, 1,216,317.84 and 518,809.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 881,465.84, 1,216,317.84 and 518,809.28 is: 715,894.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
881,465.84 : 1,216,317.84 = 518,809.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
881,465.84/1,216,317.84 = 518,809.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
881,465.84x = 1,216,317.84 × 518,809.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
881,465.84x = 631,036,982,821.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,036,982,821.56/881,465.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,894.99
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