Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,987.20, 1,344,180 and 327,367.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 895,987.20, 1,344,180 and 327,367.20 is: 491,123.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,987.20 : 1,344,180 = 327,367.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,987.20/1,344,180 = 327,367.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,987.20x = 1,344,180 × 327,367.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,987.20x = 440,040,442,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,040,442,896/895,987.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,123.58
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