Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,523.78, 756,970.24 and 234,780.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 504,523.78, 756,970.24 and 234,780.62 is: 352,256.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,523.78 : 756,970.24 = 234,780.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,523.78/756,970.24 = 234,780.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,523.78x = 756,970.24 × 234,780.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,523.78x = 177,721,942,268.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,721,942,268.75/504,523.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,256.82
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