Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,434.84, 1,144,977.24 and 342,831
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 763,434.84, 1,144,977.24 and 342,831 is: 514,167.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,434.84 : 1,144,977.24 = 342,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,434.84/1,144,977.24 = 342,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,434.84x = 1,144,977.24 × 342,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,434.84x = 392,533,692,166.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,533,692,166.44/763,434.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,167.90
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