Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,236.09, 1,151,783.49 and 368,496.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768,236.09, 1,151,783.49 and 368,496.23 is: 552,470.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,236.09 : 1,151,783.49 = 368,496.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,236.09/1,151,783.49 = 368,496.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,236.09x = 1,151,783.49 × 368,496.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,236.09x = 424,427,873,841.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,427,873,841.24/768,236.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,470.63
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