Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,189.26, 836,711.94 and 506,798.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 560,189.26, 836,711.94 and 506,798.92 is: 756,966.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,189.26 : 836,711.94 = 506,798.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,189.26/836,711.94 = 506,798.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,189.26x = 836,711.94 × 506,798.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,189.26x = 424,044,700,825.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,044,700,825.55/560,189.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,966.86
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