Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,072.73, 1,145,396.43 and 258,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764,072.73, 1,145,396.43 and 258,282 is: 387,182.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,072.73 : 1,145,396.43 = 258,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,072.73/1,145,396.43 = 258,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,072.73x = 1,145,396.43 × 258,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,072.73x = 295,835,280,733.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,835,280,733.26/764,072.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,182.10
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