Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,709.96, 1,149,202.95 and 500,895.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 767,709.96, 1,149,202.95 and 500,895.96 is: 749,802.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,709.96 : 1,149,202.95 = 500,895.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,709.96/1,149,202.95 = 500,895.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,709.96x = 1,149,202.95 × 500,895.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,709.96x = 575,631,114,875.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,631,114,875.08/767,709.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,802.85
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