Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,462.48, 453,534.76 and 257,046
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328,462.48, 453,534.76 and 257,046 is: 354,924.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,462.48 : 453,534.76 = 257,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,462.48/453,534.76 = 257,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,462.48x = 453,534.76 × 257,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,462.48x = 116,579,295,918.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,579,295,918.96/328,462.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,924.24
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