Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,465.80, 1,461,697.98 and 264,598
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 974,465.80, 1,461,697.98 and 264,598 is: 396,896.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,465.80 : 1,461,697.98 = 264,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,465.80/1,461,697.98 = 264,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,465.80x = 1,461,697.98 × 264,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,465.80x = 386,762,362,112.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,762,362,112.04/974,465.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,896.80
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