Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,213.52, 441,562.32 and 275,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 320,213.52, 441,562.32 and 275,040 is: 379,269.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,213.52 : 441,562.32 = 275,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,213.52/441,562.32 = 275,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,213.52x = 441,562.32 × 275,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,213.52x = 121,447,300,492.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,447,300,492.80/320,213.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,269.75
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