Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,663.68, 782,005.62 and 308,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 566,663.68, 782,005.62 and 308,548 is: 425,801.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,663.68 : 782,005.62 = 308,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,663.68/782,005.62 = 308,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,663.68x = 782,005.62 × 308,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,663.68x = 241,286,270,039.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,286,270,039.76/566,663.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,801.54
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