Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,602.88, 571,315.68 and 302,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381,602.88, 571,315.68 and 302,832 is: 453,384.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,602.88 : 571,315.68 = 302,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,602.88/571,315.68 = 302,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,602.88x = 571,315.68 × 302,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,602.88x = 173,012,670,005.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,012,670,005.76/381,602.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,384.08
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