Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,011.20, 1,141,516.16 and 262,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 761,011.20, 1,141,516.16 and 262,336 is: 393,503.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,011.20 : 1,141,516.16 = 262,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,011.20/1,141,516.16 = 262,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,011.20x = 1,141,516.16 × 262,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,011.20x = 299,460,783,349.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,460,783,349.76/761,011.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,503.78
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