Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,992.60, 1,150,428 and 565,717.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 763,992.60, 1,150,428 and 565,717.56 is: 851,863.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,992.60 : 1,150,428 = 565,717.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,992.60/1,150,428 = 565,717.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,992.60x = 1,150,428 × 565,717.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,992.60x = 650,817,321,115.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,817,321,115.68/763,992.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,863.38
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