Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,520.61, 1,187,865.41 and 365,162.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 792,520.61, 1,187,865.41 and 365,162.99 is: 547,322.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,520.61 : 1,187,865.41 = 365,162.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,520.61/1,187,865.41 = 365,162.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,520.61x = 1,187,865.41 × 365,162.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,520.61x = 433,764,477,068.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,764,477,068.03/792,520.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,322.65
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