Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513,839.04, 770,836.50 and 372,748.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 513,839.04, 770,836.50 and 372,748.99 is: 559,180.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,839.04 : 770,836.50 = 372,748.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,839.04/770,836.50 = 372,748.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,839.04x = 770,836.50 × 372,748.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,839.04x = 287,328,526,348.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,328,526,348.36/513,839.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,180.02
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