Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,339.70, 1,159,732.74 and 267,764.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 773,339.70, 1,159,732.74 and 267,764.99 is: 401,551.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
773,339.70 : 1,159,732.74 = 267,764.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
773,339.70/1,159,732.74 = 267,764.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
773,339.70x = 1,159,732.74 × 267,764.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
773,339.70x = 310,535,825,751.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,535,825,751.55/773,339.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,551.64
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