Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,097, 1,149,145.50 and 240,785
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 766,097, 1,149,145.50 and 240,785 is: 361,177.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,097 : 1,149,145.50 = 240,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,097/1,149,145.50 = 240,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,097x = 1,149,145.50 × 240,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,097x = 276,696,999,217.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,696,999,217.50/766,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,177.50
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