Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,253.40, 478,901.97 and 82,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 319,253.40, 478,901.97 and 82,620 is: 123,935.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,253.40 : 478,901.97 = 82,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,253.40/478,901.97 = 82,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,253.40x = 478,901.97 × 82,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,253.40x = 39,566,880,761.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,566,880,761.40/319,253.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,935.66
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