Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,293.84, 1,045,048.68 and 417,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 757,293.84, 1,045,048.68 and 417,762 is: 576,502.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,293.84 : 1,045,048.68 = 417,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,293.84/1,045,048.68 = 417,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,293.84x = 1,045,048.68 × 417,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,293.84x = 436,581,626,654.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 436,581,626,654.16/757,293.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,502.28
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