Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,510, 1,328,394.60 and 286,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885,510, 1,328,394.60 and 286,272 is: 429,449.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,510 : 1,328,394.60 = 286,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,510/1,328,394.60 = 286,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,510x = 1,328,394.60 × 286,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,510x = 380,282,178,931.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,282,178,931.20/885,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,449.90
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