Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,596.87, 776,384.63 and 304,474.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 562,596.87, 776,384.63 and 304,474.05 is: 420,174.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,596.87 : 776,384.63 = 304,474.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,596.87/776,384.63 = 304,474.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,596.87x = 776,384.63 × 304,474.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,596.87x = 236,388,971,131.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,388,971,131.48/562,596.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,174.70
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