Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,679.20, 484,034.64 and 86,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322,679.20, 484,034.64 and 86,024 is: 129,040.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,679.20 : 484,034.64 = 86,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,679.20/484,034.64 = 86,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,679.20x = 484,034.64 × 86,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,679.20x = 41,638,595,871.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,638,595,871.36/322,679.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,040.22
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