Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,344, 1,143,516 and 522,221.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762,344, 1,143,516 and 522,221.12 is: 783,331.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,344 : 1,143,516 = 522,221.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,344/1,143,516 = 522,221.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,344x = 1,143,516 × 522,221.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,344x = 597,168,206,257.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,168,206,257.92/762,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,331.68
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