Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,732.68, 1,174,266.37 and 242,977.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782,732.68, 1,174,266.37 and 242,977.12 is: 364,517.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782,732.68 : 1,174,266.37 = 242,977.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782,732.68/1,174,266.37 = 242,977.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782,732.68x = 1,174,266.37 × 242,977.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782,732.68x = 285,319,858,063.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,319,858,063.51/782,732.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,517.63
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