Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,265.04, 765,780 and 421,510.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 511,265.04, 765,780 and 421,510.56 is: 631,344.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,265.04 : 765,780 = 421,510.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,265.04/765,780 = 421,510.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,265.04x = 765,780 × 421,510.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,265.04x = 322,784,356,636.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,784,356,636.80/511,265.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,344.47
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