Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,377.40, 1,148,085 and 366,060.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 765,377.40, 1,148,085 and 366,060.36 is: 549,099.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,377.40 : 1,148,085 = 366,060.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,377.40/1,148,085 = 366,060.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,377.40x = 1,148,085 × 366,060.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,377.40x = 420,268,408,410.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,268,408,410.60/765,377.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,099.58
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