Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,334.72, 766,927.32 and 436,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,334.72, 766,927.32 and 436,752 is: 653,785.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,334.72 : 766,927.32 = 436,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,334.72/766,927.32 = 436,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,334.72x = 766,927.32 × 436,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,334.72x = 334,957,040,864.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,957,040,864.64/512,334.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,785.56
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