Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,046.52, 1,147,570.54 and 285,267
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 765,046.52, 1,147,570.54 and 285,267 is: 427,900.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,046.52 : 1,147,570.54 = 285,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,046.52/1,147,570.54 = 285,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,046.52x = 1,147,570.54 × 285,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,046.52x = 327,364,004,521.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,364,004,521.01/765,046.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,900.79
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