Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,179.36, 497,287.08 and 318,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,179.36, 497,287.08 and 318,132 is: 438,017.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,179.36 : 497,287.08 = 318,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,179.36/497,287.08 = 318,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,179.36x = 497,287.08 × 318,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,179.36x = 158,202,933,334.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,202,933,334.56/361,179.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,017.65
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