Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,210.88, 1,141,816.32 and 262,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 761,210.88, 1,141,816.32 and 262,536 is: 393,804
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,210.88 : 1,141,816.32 = 262,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,210.88/1,141,816.32 = 262,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,210.88x = 1,141,816.32 × 262,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,210.88x = 299,767,889,387.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,767,889,387.52/761,210.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,804
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