Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,905.20, 1,146,237.96 and 578,056.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 763,905.20, 1,146,237.96 and 578,056.88 is: 867,372.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,905.20 : 1,146,237.96 = 578,056.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,905.20/1,146,237.96 = 578,056.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,905.20x = 1,146,237.96 × 578,056.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,905.20x = 662,590,738,895.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,590,738,895.17/763,905.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,372.99
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