Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,269.40, 1,147,923 and 365,952.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 765,269.40, 1,147,923 and 365,952.36 is: 548,937.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,269.40 : 1,147,923 = 365,952.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,269.40/1,147,923 = 365,952.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,269.40x = 1,147,923 × 365,952.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,269.40x = 420,085,130,948.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,085,130,948.28/765,269.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,937.58
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