Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,332.72, 766,924.32 and 436,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,332.72, 766,924.32 and 436,750 is: 653,782.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,332.72 : 766,924.32 = 436,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,332.72/766,924.32 = 436,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,332.72x = 766,924.32 × 436,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,332.72x = 334,954,196,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,954,196,760/512,332.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,782.56
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