Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,668.64, 1,062,428.04 and 463,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 769,668.64, 1,062,428.04 and 463,762 is: 640,163.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769,668.64 : 1,062,428.04 = 463,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769,668.64/1,062,428.04 = 463,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769,668.64x = 1,062,428.04 × 463,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769,668.64x = 492,713,752,686.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,713,752,686.48/769,668.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,163.48
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