Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,945.51, 1,231,774 and 565,659.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892,945.51, 1,231,774 and 565,659.13 is: 780,298.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,945.51 : 1,231,774 = 565,659.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,945.51/1,231,774 = 565,659.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,945.51x = 1,231,774 × 565,659.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,945.51x = 696,764,209,196.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,764,209,196.62/892,945.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,298.69
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