Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,786.64, 1,148,679.60 and 292,519.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 765,786.64, 1,148,679.60 and 292,519.84 is: 438,779.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,786.64 : 1,148,679.60 = 292,519.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,786.64/1,148,679.60 = 292,519.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,786.64x = 1,148,679.60 × 292,519.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,786.64x = 336,011,572,803.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,011,572,803.26/765,786.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,779.62
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