Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,063.68, 617,477.52 and 320,518.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 448,063.68, 617,477.52 and 320,518.08 is: 441,706.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
448,063.68 : 617,477.52 = 320,518.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
448,063.68/617,477.52 = 320,518.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
448,063.68x = 617,477.52 × 320,518.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
448,063.68x = 197,912,709,153.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,912,709,153.56/448,063.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,706.65
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