Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,324.80, 492,516 and 240,669.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328,324.80, 492,516 and 240,669.12 is: 361,024.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,324.80 : 492,516 = 240,669.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,324.80/492,516 = 240,669.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,324.80x = 492,516 × 240,669.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,324.80x = 118,533,392,305.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,533,392,305.92/328,324.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,024.79
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