Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,253.04, 765,762 and 421,498.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 511,253.04, 765,762 and 421,498.56 is: 631,326.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,253.04 : 765,762 = 421,498.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,253.04/765,762 = 421,498.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,253.04x = 765,762 × 421,498.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,253.04x = 322,767,580,302.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,767,580,302.72/511,253.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,326.48
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