Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,761.12, 843,409.44 and 429,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 562,761.12, 843,409.44 and 429,150 is: 643,166.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562,761.12 : 843,409.44 = 429,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562,761.12/843,409.44 = 429,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562,761.12x = 843,409.44 × 429,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562,761.12x = 361,949,161,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 361,949,161,176/562,761.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,166.61
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