Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,892.32, 1,061,130 and 565,872.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768,892.32, 1,061,130 and 565,872.72 is: 780,947.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,892.32 : 1,061,130 = 565,872.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,892.32/1,061,130 = 565,872.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,892.32x = 1,061,130 × 565,872.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,892.32x = 600,464,519,373.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,464,519,373.60/768,892.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,947.48
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