Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,346.92, 479,147.40 and 312,519
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321,346.92, 479,147.40 and 312,519 is: 465,984.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,346.92 : 479,147.40 = 312,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,346.92/479,147.40 = 312,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,346.92x = 479,147.40 × 312,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,346.92x = 149,742,666,300.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,742,666,300.60/321,346.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,984.45
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