Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,980.96, 1,150,471.44 and 234,501.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 766,980.96, 1,150,471.44 and 234,501.99 is: 351,752.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,980.96 : 1,150,471.44 = 234,501.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,980.96/1,150,471.44 = 234,501.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,980.96x = 1,150,471.44 × 234,501.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,980.96x = 269,787,842,118.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,787,842,118.17/766,980.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,752.99
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