Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,517.12, 1,300,177.68 and 560,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 942,517.12, 1,300,177.68 and 560,272 is: 772,880.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
942,517.12 : 1,300,177.68 = 560,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
942,517.12/1,300,177.68 = 560,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
942,517.12x = 1,300,177.68 × 560,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
942,517.12x = 728,453,149,128.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,453,149,128.96/942,517.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,880.55
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