Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,908.68, 1,151,858.16 and 262,225.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 767,908.68, 1,151,858.16 and 262,225.68 is: 393,336.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,908.68 : 1,151,858.16 = 262,225.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,908.68/1,151,858.16 = 262,225.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,908.68x = 1,151,858.16 × 262,225.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,908.68x = 302,046,789,269.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,046,789,269.55/767,908.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,336.86
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