Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,442.73, 1,449,551.49 and 256,525.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 966,442.73, 1,449,551.49 and 256,525.94 is: 384,759.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,442.73 : 1,449,551.49 = 256,525.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,442.73/1,449,551.49 = 256,525.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,442.73x = 1,449,551.49 × 256,525.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,442.73x = 371,847,558,550.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,847,558,550.65/966,442.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,759.02
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