Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,057.92, 787,233.84 and 560,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 568,057.92, 787,233.84 and 560,040 is: 776,122.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
568,057.92 : 787,233.84 = 560,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
568,057.92/787,233.84 = 560,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
568,057.92x = 787,233.84 × 560,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
568,057.92x = 440,882,439,753.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,882,439,753.60/568,057.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,122.34
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