Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,758.77, 1,042,869.99 and 465,324.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 755,758.77, 1,042,869.99 and 465,324.27 is: 642,100.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,758.77 : 1,042,869.99 = 465,324.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,758.77/1,042,869.99 = 465,324.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,758.77x = 1,042,869.99 × 465,324.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,758.77x = 485,272,716,801.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,272,716,801.66/755,758.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,100.01
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