Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,000.76, 580,229.52 and 318,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 421,000.76, 580,229.52 and 318,782 is: 439,350.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,000.76 : 580,229.52 = 318,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,000.76/580,229.52 = 318,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,000.76x = 580,229.52 × 318,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,000.76x = 184,966,726,844.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,966,726,844.64/421,000.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,350.10
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