Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,523.68, 1,126,957.84 and 284,252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 751,523.68, 1,126,957.84 and 284,252 is: 426,254.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,523.68 : 1,126,957.84 = 284,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,523.68/1,126,957.84 = 284,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,523.68x = 1,126,957.84 × 284,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,523.68x = 320,340,019,935.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,340,019,935.68/751,523.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,254.06
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