Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,420.44, 488,475.72 and 288,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 325,420.44, 488,475.72 and 288,222 is: 432,638.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,420.44 : 488,475.72 = 288,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,420.44/488,475.72 = 288,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,420.44x = 488,475.72 × 288,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,420.44x = 140,789,448,969.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,789,448,969.84/325,420.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,638.62
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