Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,038.48, 1,152,064.56 and 235,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768,038.48, 1,152,064.56 and 235,562 is: 353,345.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,038.48 : 1,152,064.56 = 235,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,038.48/1,152,064.56 = 235,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,038.48x = 1,152,064.56 × 235,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,038.48x = 271,382,631,882.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,382,631,882.72/768,038.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,345.10
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