Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,372.72, 1,062,780 and 464,275.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 770,372.72, 1,062,780 and 464,275.16 is: 640,498.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,372.72 : 1,062,780 = 464,275.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,372.72/1,062,780 = 464,275.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,372.72x = 1,062,780 × 464,275.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,372.72x = 493,422,354,544.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,422,354,544.80/770,372.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,498.22
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